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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

Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad 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

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!
PSALT

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.
x.doublea

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.
dav6789

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

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

stevos14 wrote:
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)


I don't think you can compare Agassi and McEnroe to Sharaopova or even Serena....just yet.
PSALT

stevos14 wrote:
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)


I do not think Mcenroe and Sharapova are even close to being as good of an ambassador. Mcenroe was known for his outbursts, but generally wasn't that well liked. For Sharapova she has only been in the spotlight for a couple of years, and has yet to back her fame up. I could see Serena being compared to him in her prime but even that's stretching it. In my mind though Arthur Ashe is the greatest ambassador tennis has ever known, he was such a powerful person even though he was soft spoken. I think Agassi took after him.
stevos14

PSALT wrote:
stevos14 wrote:
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)


I do not think Mcenroe and Sharapova are even close to being as good of an ambassador. Mcenroe was known for his outbursts, but generally wasn't that well liked. For Sharapova she has only been in the spotlight for a couple of years, and has yet to back her fame up. I could see Serena being compared to him in her prime but even that's stretching it. In my mind though Arthur Ashe is the greatest ambassador tennis has ever known, he was such a powerful person even though he was soft spoken. I think Agassi took after him.


Thats why I said Agassi is the best ambassador, and Sharapova is a household name always making headlines, which makes her a great ambassador, though not as much as Andre obviously. I know you dont like her but you do have to admit she helps the marketability of tennis a LOT! And everyone loved watching John and Serena play because they had such great personalities, and people remember them.

And Arthur Ashe is amazing of course, but didnt come to my mind...
PSALT

stevos14 wrote:
PSALT wrote:
stevos14 wrote:
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)


I do not think Mcenroe and Sharapova are even close to being as good of an ambassador. Mcenroe was known for his outbursts, but generally wasn't that well liked. For Sharapova she has only been in the spotlight for a couple of years, and has yet to back her fame up. I could see Serena being compared to him in her prime but even that's stretching it. In my mind though Arthur Ashe is the greatest ambassador tennis has ever known, he was such a powerful person even though he was soft spoken. I think Agassi took after him.


Thats why I said Agassi is the best ambassador, and Sharapova is a household name always making headlines, which makes her a great ambassador, though not as much as Andre obviously. I know you dont like her but you do have to admit she helps the marketability of tennis a LOT! And everyone loved watching John and Serena play because they had such great personalities, and people remember them.

And Arthur Ashe is amazing of course, but didnt come to my mind...


Mcenroe and Sharapova did raise interest in tennis but as people there are large groups of people who just do not like them. I don't think you can really be called an ambassador until you have generally well liked and reflect well on the sport. If you are just well known (Sharapova) I would call you more of a celebrity, I'm not saying she could become an ambassador but I wouldn't call her one yet.
stevos14

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

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.
PSALT

x.doublea wrote:
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.


Ashe dedicated his whole life to tennis, Agassi is heading in the same direction but I don't think he has as much as Ashe yet.
x.doublea

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.
x.doublea

Here's the final vision of Andre on Ashe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enqw5XG9suQ
Tennis fan

x.doublea wrote:
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.


Everyone knows Arthur Ashe becuase the main stadium at the USTA is named after him, just like the Rod Laver one in Australia.

However, Arthur Ashe is really well known and respected here in Virginia where we study him in Social Studies with other famous Virginians like several US presidents (Washington, Jefferson, etc)

Here is a brief biography of him http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/...es/1997/arthurashe/biography.html
x.doublea

I think Arthur Ashe is definitely very respected everywhere, just because what he did for people and tennis.

Something strange happened today...my classmate asked me today whether I was disappointed with the Agassi loss and I nearly fell into tears. Shocked No idea how these emotions can suddenly hit you....
beachjm

It's very hard to believe that Agassi's tennis career is over, even after he announced he would be retiring after the Open. I'm going to miss him very much, for what he could do on the court and the joy he often showed when he was playing at his best. I follow all the major sports (and some of the minor one's) and Agassi certainly is one of the greatest athletes to come around in the past generation. I've followed pretty much his whole career, from the incredible ups to the major lows. But all in all, I've never tired of watching this man hit a tennis ball all over the world. Andre, will miss you a lot. You're the best!!
x.doublea

Here's quite an accurate article on Agassi from USOpen.org:

http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/...-09-03/200609031157332395640.html

Basically says Andre's greatness is equal to McEnroe's and Connors' but under Sampras'.
x.doublea

Here's a great interview with Andre:

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/interviews/andreagassi.html

Andre talks about who has the best strokes (serve, Wayne Arthurs, not Sampras), his family, and the evolution of tennis and himself. A must read.
beachjm

I'm very curious to see how Agassi's absence on the court will affect American tennis. I don't see anyone current or in the near future not only having the results he did, but maybe even more importantly the charisma/must see personality that even non-tennis fans are like did you see that guy play. I know people who don't like or even hate tennis, and they all loved Agassi or at least knew who the man was. Roddick isn't going to do that. A lot of tennis fans don't even care for him. Blake is getting up there in age too and he's got a very short window of opportunity to be a great player. Who knows about this kid Donald Young? Until he gets older and bigger, he's got a long way to go especially since he'll have to compete against the 7 young guns across the Pond. So U.S. tennis to me, regardless of the better showing at this major, is in a lot of trouble. With apologies to Federer and Nadal, up to last yr. Agassi was still the biggest "star" in the game. And you just don't replace those types of people overnight.
PSALT

beachjm wrote:
I'm very curious to see how Agassi's absence on the court will affect American tennis. I don't see anyone current or in the near future not only having the results he did, but maybe even more importantly the charisma/must see personality that even non-tennis fans are like did you see that guy play. I know people who don't like or even hate tennis, and they all loved Agassi or at least knew who the man was. Roddick isn't going to do that. A lot of tennis fans don't even care for him. Blake is getting up there in age too and he's got a very short window of opportunity to be a great player. Who knows about this kid Donald Young? Until he gets older and bigger, he's got a long way to go especially since he'll have to compete against the 7 young guns across the Pond. So U.S. tennis to me, regardless of the better showing at this major, is in a lot of trouble. With apologies to Federer and Nadal, up to last yr. Agassi was still the biggest "star" in the game. And you just don't replace those types of people overnight.


100%, he will never be replaced. Davenport is the only person that comes to mind that has good results (obviously no Andre's but still good) and is almost universally well liked. The only thing holding her back is her lack of charisma. I would say that the Williams had Agassi-like fame her in the US in their peak, but you really never know with them. They could come to the Aussie next season and kick everyone's *sses or pull out.

Donald Young will never be a champion, never. He is quite possibly the most overrated player in tennis right now.
x.doublea

You can not compare the Williams with Andre- Andre does it fo himself, the fans, and tennis; the Williams do it for $$$$$$$$$$$$$.

There will never be someone like Andre ever again. Blake, perhaps, had a chance, but his results are coming too late in his career. Roddick is no where close, and Donald Young will never match it. He's not reall overrated, because it's tough to be overrated when your winning percentage is a big 0%.
PSALT

x.doublea wrote:
You can not compare the Williams with Andre- Andre does it fo himself, the fans, and tennis; the Williams do it for $$$$$$$$$$$$$.

There will never be someone like Andre ever again. Blake, perhaps, had a chance, but his results are coming too late in his career. Roddick is no where close, and Donald Young will never match it. He's not reall overrated, because it's tough to be overrated when your winning percentage is a big 0%.


That's true but in being a household name in America the Williams have the fame of Agassi.

Donald Young was deemed the next Federer (I'm serious), he's been overrated. I think the inability to win is bringing people to their senses, besides him though in his pathetic attempt to ever win a match.
x.doublea

He should be just playing challenger events. There's no point in doing what he's doing. Like, when Andre fell back in to the 100s, he pulled out of all the events he was going to receive wild cards, and played to challengers. It would be easier for Donald to do that, since he's not a proven tennis player with ego yet. No idea what's going in the management's heads.
PSALT

x.doublea wrote:
He should be just playing challenger events. There's no point in doing what he's doing. Like, when Andre fell back in to the 100s, he pulled out of all the events he was going to receive wild cards, and played to challengers. It would be easier for Donald to do that, since he's not a proven tennis player with ego yet. No idea what's going in the management's heads.


bet Spadea's happy, finally someone to overtake his losing record!

he does play challengers, but hasn't won one. he always says that these losses don't effect him but losing 0 and 0 top someone who lost by the same score to Blake has to effect his confidence. he will never win a Slam nor will he ever be a top 20 player. he will end up being another junior who couldn't handle the pro's.
x.doublea

Perhaps the work ethic isn't there?
PSALT

x.doublea wrote:
Perhaps the work ethic isn't there?


possibly, it could be that he thinks he doesn't have to work any harder to beat the pro's as he does to beat juniors. he might not have realized how large a gap there is between the two tours. he might also have too big of an ego to admit that.
x.doublea

Here's a nice tribute by USTA:

http://www.usta.com/presentations/flash/06/09/agassitribute/index.html

My favourite quote from the presentation: He won Roland Garros, though he could have easily been Rodolfo, the struggling poet from La Boheme.
Tennis fan

beachjm wrote:
I'm very curious to see how Agassi's absence on the court will affect American tennis. I don't see anyone current or in the near future not only having the results he did, but maybe even more importantly the charisma/must see personality that even non-tennis fans are like did you see that guy play. I know people who don't like or even hate tennis, and they all loved Agassi or at least knew who the man was. Roddick isn't going to do that. A lot of tennis fans don't even care for him. Blake is getting up there in age too and he's got a very short window of opportunity to be a great player. Who knows about this kid Donald Young? Until he gets older and bigger, he's got a long way to go especially since he'll have to compete against the 7 young guns across the Pond. So U.S. tennis to me, regardless of the better showing at this major, is in a lot of trouble. With apologies to Federer and Nadal, up to last yr. Agassi was still the biggest "star" in the game. And you just don't replace those types of people overnight.


Who do you consider as the 7 young guns from Europe? I can list 6 young European players with lots of potential

Nadal, Baghdatis, Ancic, Berdych, Murray, Gasguet
PSALT

Tennis fan wrote:
beachjm wrote:
I'm very curious to see how Agassi's absence on the court will affect American tennis. I don't see anyone current or in the near future not only having the results he did, but maybe even more importantly the charisma/must see personality that even non-tennis fans are like did you see that guy play. I know people who don't like or even hate tennis, and they all loved Agassi or at least knew who the man was. Roddick isn't going to do that. A lot of tennis fans don't even care for him. Blake is getting up there in age too and he's got a very short window of opportunity to be a great player. Who knows about this kid Donald Young? Until he gets older and bigger, he's got a long way to go especially since he'll have to compete against the 7 young guns across the Pond. So U.S. tennis to me, regardless of the better showing at this major, is in a lot of trouble. With apologies to Federer and Nadal, up to last yr. Agassi was still the biggest "star" in the game. And you just don't replace those types of people overnight.


Who do you consider as the 7 young guns from Europe? I can list 6 young European players with lots of potential

Nadal, Baghdatis, Ancic, Berdych, Murray, Gasguet


Monfils possibly, although I have never been impressed with Monfils. His game is beyond ugly and doesn't have the talent to beat the top players.
Tennis fan

PSALT wrote:
Tennis fan wrote:
beachjm wrote:
I'm very curious to see how Agassi's absence on the court will affect American tennis. I don't see anyone current or in the near future not only having the results he did, but maybe even more importantly the charisma/must see personality that even non-tennis fans are like did you see that guy play. I know people who don't like or even hate tennis, and they all loved Agassi or at least knew who the man was. Roddick isn't going to do that. A lot of tennis fans don't even care for him. Blake is getting up there in age too and he's got a very short window of opportunity to be a great player. Who knows about this kid Donald Young? Until he gets older and bigger, he's got a long way to go especially since he'll have to compete against the 7 young guns across the Pond. So U.S. tennis to me, regardless of the better showing at this major, is in a lot of trouble. With apologies to Federer and Nadal, up to last yr. Agassi was still the biggest "star" in the game. And you just don't replace those types of people overnight.


Who do you consider as the 7 young guns from Europe? I can list 6 young European players with lots of potential

Nadal, Baghdatis, Ancic, Berdych, Murray, Gasguet


Monfils possibly, although I have never been impressed with Monfils. His game is beyond ugly and doesn't have the talent to beat the top players.


You know, I was thinking about him too, but I agree that he does not seem to have the potential of the others.
beachjm

The other's on my young gun list are Monfils and Djokovic (who some, even Johnny Mac believe could be the best of the group). I agree that Monfils career could go either north or south. He's a stud from an athletic pt. of view but his strategy can leave much to the imagination. Still, if he ever gets it he could be very tought to beat. I think Baghdatis and Gasquet are going to rise to the top out of this group, still don't know that much about Djokovic's game. I really could see the former two, especially Gasquet, giving Nadal fits one day. Gasquet hits some shots that only one other man, Federer, can hit. I wish he would have beaten Hewitt 'cause that would have been an interesting match up with Roddick. But considering where Gasquet started this yr and all the injuries, he's had a pretty good yr. If he stays healthy and continues to improve, he's going to win a ton of clay pts. next yr. and be a big, big factor at the FO and possibly another major next yr. You just have to love this guy's all-court game. But sometimes the French players are too into style and trying to hit the spectactular shot than doing the little things to just win. That's why it took the Man, Federer, until he was almost 22 to dominate tennis. He's so talented it took him a long time to know when to hit the right shot for the winner and not make endless, low percentage shots for winners. Once Gasquet and some of these other young guys understand how to play higher percentage tennis or when to attack and when not to, they are going to be permanent fixtures in the top 10 and in the semis and beyond at the majors.
PSALT

beachjm wrote:
The other's on my young gun list are Monfils and Djokovic (who some, even Johnny Mac believe could be the best of the group). I agree that Monfils career could go either north or south. He's a stud from an athletic pt. of view but his strategy can leave much to the imagination. Still, if he ever gets it he could be very tought to beat. I think Baghdatis and Gasquet are going to rise to the top out of this group, still don't know that much about Djokovic's game. I really could see the former two, especially Gasquet, giving Nadal fits one day. Gasquet hits some shots that only one other man, Federer, can hit. I wish he would have beaten Hewitt 'cause that would have been an interesting match up with Roddick. But considering where Gasquet started this yr and all the injuries, he's had a pretty good yr. If he stays healthy and continues to improve, he's going to win a ton of clay pts. next yr. and be a big, big factor at the FO and possibly another major next yr. You just have to love this guy's all-court game. But sometimes the French players are too into style and trying to hit the spectactular shot than doing the little things to just win. That's why it took the Man, Federer, until he was almost 22 to dominate tennis. He's so talented it took him a long time to know when to hit the right shot for the winner and not make endless, low percentage shots for winners. Once Gasquet and some of these other young guys understand how to play higher percentage tennis or when to attack and when not to, they are going to be permanent fixtures in the top 10 and in the semis and beyond at the majors.


Monfils is a wonderful athlete but is nothing special as a tennis player. I have always said that Nadal is a great athlete but just a mediocre tennis player, Monfils is the same only worse. At the end of the day I don't think just being a great athlete will get him great results.

I am a fan of Djokovic, he has the game to get to No.1. He needs to work on his fitness though. Gasquet probably has the most talent of any of the up and coming players, he is very much like Federer except he has more topspin on his shots. A Gasquet-Nadal rivalry in the future will be mouthwatering. Gasquet has the shotmaking to give Nadal trouble but Gasquet will need to overcome the same problems with Nadal that Federer has to overcome to beat him.
Agassi2000

PSALT wrote:
beachjm wrote:
The other's on my young gun list are Monfils and Djokovic (who some, even Johnny Mac believe could be the best of the group). I agree that Monfils career could go either north or south. He's a stud from an athletic pt. of view but his strategy can leave much to the imagination. Still, if he ever gets it he could be very tought to beat. I think Baghdatis and Gasquet are going to rise to the top out of this group, still don't know that much about Djokovic's game. I really could see the former two, especially Gasquet, giving Nadal fits one day. Gasquet hits some shots that only one other man, Federer, can hit. I wish he would have beaten Hewitt 'cause that would have been an interesting match up with Roddick. But considering where Gasquet started this yr and all the injuries, he's had a pretty good yr. If he stays healthy and continues to improve, he's going to win a ton of clay pts. next yr. and be a big, big factor at the FO and possibly another major next yr. You just have to love this guy's all-court game. But sometimes the French players are too into style and trying to hit the spectactular shot than doing the little things to just win. That's why it took the Man, Federer, until he was almost 22 to dominate tennis. He's so talented it took him a long time to know when to hit the right shot for the winner and not make endless, low percentage shots for winners. Once Gasquet and some of these other young guys understand how to play higher percentage tennis or when to attack and when not to, they are going to be permanent fixtures in the top 10 and in the semis and beyond at the majors.


Monfils is a wonderful athlete but is nothing special as a tennis player. I have always said that Nadal is a great athlete but just a mediocre tennis player, Monfils is the same only worse. At the end of the day I don't think just being a great athlete will get him great results.

I am a fan of Djokovic, he has the game to get to No.1. He needs to work on his fitness though. Gasquet probably has the most talent of any of the up and coming players, he is very much like Federer except he has more topspin on his shots. A Gasquet-Nadal rivalry in the future will be mouthwatering. Gasquet has the shotmaking to give Nadal trouble but Gasquet will need to overcome the same problems with Nadal that Federer has to overcome to beat him.

I agree and also think Gasquet has the most talent. His mental weakness is not good though and he needs to learn not to fall apart during many of his matches. If he got a coach like Murray (Connors-like) he would excell and would be the top young gun.
x.doublea

Just an update on the Agassi sittuation: He'll play on December 8th at the Genworth Financial Children's Advantage Classic. Here's the all-star field:

The Cast

Andre Agassi
Steffi Graf
James Blake
Lindsay Davenport

What an exhibition....
Tennis fan

I just found out that James Blake and Andre Agassi will be in town at Old Dominion University on December 7th for a charity tennis event called Anthem LIVE!

I am getting a bunch of my friends to go together. Should have tickets in by this weekend. Whooohooo!! Cool Laughing Laughing

Hre is the link : ANTHEM LIVE! JAMES BLAKE V. ANDRE AGASSI
x.doublea

Wow, that's such a great opportunity! Very Happy I hope you guys have fun. Now I'm a bit jelous now. Rolling Eyes

BTW, here's Andre's interview with Larry King:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXJOgtIkjxI
pacomexican

im gonna miss him Sad
x.doublea

Update on Andre:

Andre Agassi has picked up a tennis racket exactly once during his first three weeks of retirement...
x.doublea

A bit of fun... Agassi vs. Roddick; Arthur Ashe Kid's Day 2005:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3KYNhXO8OQ

What a return by Andre....
Benchwarmer1

man, that's an INSANE return!!!!
x.doublea

Yes, it looked as if he just turned and rotated. Absolutely amazing. That serve must have been coming at like 130+ too.
Benchwarmer1

surprised u didn't put it as one of the amazing points vids yet...
x.doublea

I put it here just because it concerns Andre... Smile I'll post it there....
x.doublea

Just information for everyone... why Andre was (and still is) having problems with his back:

-he has sciatica due to two bulging discs in his back
-he has a Spondylolisthesis (shifting vertebrae)
-he has a bone spur interfering with a nerve

Not good. Sad
x.doublea

Andre Agassi dedicates new Prep Academy building
x.doublea

Marat Safin after his epic semifinal win over Andre at the AO in 2004:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TKpuzfvdbM
x.doublea

Did you know... that despite being retired, Andre Agassi's ranking rose one rank last week. Confused I can't believe he's still being counted in the rankings.... (he's currently 150th)
Tennis fan

He will be in the rankings until next year's USO.
PSALT

x.doublea wrote:
Did you know... that despite being retired, Andre Agassi's ranking rose one rank last week. Confused I can't believe he's still being counted in the rankings.... (he's currently 150th)


must be a blow to the ego to be passed by someone who is retired.....
x.doublea

It must be. Laughing That person was Thomas Zib, who moved down seven spots to 151. Awkward seeing Andre down there...
Tennis fan

Agassi moved up the rankings for a second consecutive week! Cool
x.doublea

Yes! He's catching up to Querrey. Laughing
x.doublea

News: "Andre will be honoured as Sportsman of the Year at the March of Dimes Sports Luncheon November 29th in NYC...." (taken from www.agassiopen.com)

Andre finishes the year at 150....
x.doublea

Great video on the Agassi-Sampras rivalry (made prior to 2001 SF):

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mI-FB6AvtUM

Lot's of humour in the last bit.
leftys_rock

x.doublea, this would be a great poster for your room:

It's good to see that allposters.com has updated it's tennis posters. Somewhat.
x.doublea

leftys_rock wrote:
x.doublea, this would be a great poster for your room:


It's good to see that allposters.com has updated it's tennis posters. Somewhat.


Yes, I'll probably try to track that one down. I wanted to buy one of them a year ago, but I was afraid that it would become out of date if Andre won another Grand Slam. Rolling Eyes
leftys_rock

http://www.allposters.com/-st/Tennis-Posters_c1145_.htm Cool It's where I get my posters from.
x.doublea

leftys_rock wrote:
http://www.allposters.com/-st/Tennis-Posters_c1145_.htm Cool It's where I get my posters from.


Thanks for the link, leftys. Very Happy
x.doublea

Agassi, Graf lose $3 million on mansion sale

http://percy896tennis.myfreeforum...posting.php?mode=reply&t=1032

Some house they just sold... Rolling Eyes
J-man

X you posted a URL of Percy's fourm Confused Confused
x.doublea

Oops, sorry... must be those tabs.

Here's the proper article:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/...n.ap/index.html?section=si_latest
J-man

Well it was a good move because it was getting expensive to keep up the seldom used mansion
x.doublea

J-man wrote:
Well it was a good move because it was getting expensive to keep up the seldom used mansion


I bet... 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a home theater, two pools, a tennis court and helicopter landing pad!
leftys_rock

What do you need 11 bedrooms for? Laughing
PSALT

leftys_rock wrote:
What do you need 11 bedrooms for? Laughing


what would you need a helicopter landing pad for?
Benchwarmer1

what do you need a tennis court for? Rolling Eyes
Tennis fan

PSALT wrote:
leftys_rock wrote:
What do you need 11 bedrooms for? Laughing


what would you need a helicopter landing pad for?

How much does it cost to maintain a helicopter landing pad? Razz
leftys_rock

Hmm, shouldn't be a problem for the average American to do so. Wink Laughing
x.doublea



Recent news about Andre...

-he'll be playing an exhibition match vs. Marcelo Rios in Santiago on March 30th
-a memoir of his career will be published
x.doublea

Rios continues to give Andre problems... A rather competitive affair; Rios wins 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.

Here are some of the highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1T6hIjUUtM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_msQdX1Ozbo
J-man

Thanks Doublea watching it now Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

I must say that's a damn nice tennis arena
dav6789

Never mind Sad It was Agassi's first match since September last year so not too much disappointment. Rios is still training and very fit, he is the world number 1 on the Champions Tour, so it was always going to be tough. I hope this loss doesn't put Agassi off doing more of these exhibitions.
J-man

I think Aggasi at this point is playing for the love of the game no matter if he losses or wins. It doesn't matter he's retired. I also think he enjoy's himself out there doing exbitions. He was having fun with the ball boys and the corwd and Rios was a cold as stone

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