Farewell, Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi has been a huge reason why I've loved watching tennis all of my life. I love his style, his passion for the game, his famous backhand returns, and his famous comeback from 2 sets down wins. I loved him when I saw him lose to Andrei Medvedev at the New Haven Volvo Tournament when I was fifteen - he had the long hair, earrings and hideous outfits. I believe that he threw his racket along the sidelines twice during that game, and cracked jokes during Medvedev's faults. I watched him as he won Wimbledon way back when. I watched him when he played Sampras during Sampras's last US Open... Agassi lost during that class match in 2001. Watching tennis will not be the same without him. Thanks, Agassi, for all the great memories and for the passion and personality and class that you brought to the game. I'll definitely miss you!