ForeverInLoveWithJus

I used to hate waiting until Monday and then having the chance to miss the tennis games.

DrTagnian

"The changes could see Roger Federer playing fewer games".

Wouldn't this be in Federer's advantage? Maybe we'll see more of the same players in the Finals across the world!?

Men's 1st Round
Baghdatis 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 Waske
Agassi 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-2 Pavel
Gasquet 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 Simmonds
Lopez 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 Ljubicic

Women's 1st Round
Koeznetsova 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 Klosel
Vaidisova 6-4, 6-3 Rubin
Dementieva 6-1, 6-4 Granville
Schnyder 6-1, 6-2 Smashnova
Davenport 6-1, 6-4 Zakopalova

ForeverInLoveWithJus

So sad. Agassi has retired and what a reception he got. I was so emotional.

Andre Agassi's 20-year career ended in a 5-7 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 5-7 defeat to German qualifier Benjamin Becker at the US Open on Sunday. The 36-year-old was clearly affected by the chronic back injury which hastened his decision to retire.

Backed by a fiercely patriotic crowd, Agassi battled throughout but Becker's power proved too much. The American legend fought back tears as the Arthur Ashe crowd, along with Becker, rose to applaud him.

Still crying, Agassi paid a sentimental tribute to his fans.

"The scoreboard shows that I lost today, but what it doesn't show is what I found," he said.

"Over the last 20 years I have found loyalty, you have pulled me through on court and also in life. I have found inspiration - you have willed me to succeed - and I have found generosity. I thank you and I wiill take you and the memory with me for the rest of my life."

mpdoody

i didn't see this post until now but that was definitely a sad but great moment for tennis fans, such a great career