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Tennis fan · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:41 am Post subject: ANDRE AGASSI

Here you can post whatever you would like to share about Andre Agassi.

I am starting with two pieces from his interview today that were very powerful. (Here is the link which includes video: An interview with Andre Agassi)

About the other players
Q. Is it special for you that not only the fans give you this respect and love, but all the other players, your competitors, give you this enormous respect?
ANDRE AGASSI: Yeah, when I went into the locker room afterwards, they all were standing, applauding me. I tell you, you know, the greatest applause that any person will ever receive in their life is that which comes from their peers. It's not like we're a company who's working together to accomplish something. We're people that succeed, in some cases, at the demise of the other. To have them applaud you is the ultimate compliment.

About the press
Q. Do you have any questions for us?
ANDRE AGASSI: Are you guys going to really miss me or are you just acting like that?
(Standing ovation.)

Agassi2000 · Semi Finalist Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 607

Its so sad I can't stand it! Well he certainly did have an amazing career and will live on as the most popular tennis player ever.

x.doublea · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject:

Well, I'll talk about how I became a big supporter of Andre Agassi. Back in 2001, I wasn't a big tennis fan at all, but I remeber a classmate asking me if I saw the famous Agassi-Sampras US Open quarterfinal. I hadn't, and he told me that Sampras was absolutely amazing with his 30-something aces. I remember saying, "but, isn't even more amazing that the other guy could keep the match so close despite those aces?"

My next Andre Agassi recurrance was his 2003 AO win. I was watching in a top hotel in Montreal, and I remember how amazing he hit the ball. But, even more amazing, was how he could talk to the crowd and be loved by everyone. That year was the beginning: I supported Andre by watching the occasional match here and there, and I supported him through reading the results on the internet.

But, what really made me a fan of his was reading his history. Reading about the way he changed from a rebel to an ambassador showed me how a man can change and how much character he had. Reading about the pain he went through to become the great player he now is showed me how much determination he has. And, of course, watching his great game was another factor to my becoming a supporter of his.

I have no doubt that he will continue being a great amabassador to tennis in future years. Andre will always be remembered: for his transformation, for his groundstrokes, for his depth, and for the love he has shown to his family, friends, fans, and tennis. He has given more to tennis and the world than any other player. He will always be remembered. Thanks Andre!
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PSALT · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject:

this is actually starting to get really sad! Sad

I don't have anything special to say but Mary Joe on todays USO coverages said something about him. She said that Steffi and Andre had to explain to their son (I truly can't remember his name) why Andre was crying, and had to explain that fathers cry too. That even more than Andre's retirement (that hasn't quite hit me completely) really saddened me.
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x.doublea · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject:

Jaden Gill (that's his name) isn't old enough to to understand how emotional one gets when one moves stops doing something they dearly love doing. I'm sure he'll understand when he grows older. I think tennis is as dear to him as his own family, and it really speaks about what type of person he is.
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dav6789 · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:01 pm Post subject:

I have really enjoyed following his career in general. He hasen't been my absolute favourite, but always someone I wanted good things for. I have always admired his game and the way he goes about his tennis. I really admired him in 2004 by still remaining at the top, and in 2005 he was incredible. He will always be missed but I hope he will continue to be involved in tennis. I would love for him to commentate on a few matches.

stevos14 · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject:

He is definitely the best thing to happen to tennis, right around Serena, John Macenroe, Sharapova, such a great ambassador for the sport. I wasnt a big fan of tennis until I saw him play. And Xdoublea, the second Andre lost I thought of you, and how you would probably be really upset right then. I really hope he has a great retirement, and commentates (although I dont really like his voice)

dav6789 · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject:

PSALT · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

stevos14 · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject:

PSALT · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:35 pm Post subject:

stevos14 · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject:

I actually agree with you, she is more celebrity than ambassador, but she IS a lot better than Kournikova, as Sharapova is dedicated to the sport and gives her all (and wins titles). Though not like Andre, who doesnt have a hater in their right mind.

x.doublea · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:43 pm Post subject:

Arthur Ashe was a great ambassador to the game, but Andre's a great one too. The thing is, I'm not sure Ashe was that much of a household name, but everyone knows who Agassi is. (and, you can't compare Serena or Sharapova to them yet....)

Yes, stevos, you're very right. I was very disppointed- on the verge of tears, actually. Really, I was upset the entire match, besause it was so hard to see him struggle around the court the way he did. However, I thought he could have won, because he was putting so much effort into it.
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PSALT · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:49 pm Post subject:

x.doublea · Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:54 pm Post subject:

You're 100% correct...Agassi is headed that way. However, I hope the world understands him if he takes a one year break. He deserves one.

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