Will this be Agassi's Last U.S. Open?
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West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
But think about this: as long as he's playing he's getting endorsement cash and by being an active player it's easier to raise money for his foundation. Once he retires, that's going to get tougher.
But I can see where knowing you can't beat Fed at AO, W, or USO and Nadal at the FO, there's not a lot of reason to hang around.
I'd love to see him in Shanghai in Nov - but if he doesn't play many tournaments he's not going to have the points to stay in the Top 8.
But I can see where knowing you can't beat Fed at AO, W, or USO and Nadal at the FO, there's not a lot of reason to hang around.
I'd love to see him in Shanghai in Nov - but if he doesn't play many tournaments he's not going to have the points to stay in the Top 8.
breakfast_of_champions
Banned
at some point andre has to think about his wife and kids, instead of being on the road all the time. but andre wants that one last title.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
He could play a limited schedule and still see plenty of the kids: 4 Slams + most of the Masters Series (minus Monte Carlo).breakfast_of_champions said:
After his USO run it would be dumb to quit - there's still only 1 guy on the planet who can beat him consistently.
Of course I've never had a cortisone shot in the back - might not be a lot of fun...
This is what he had to say about that.
Q. Andre, are you saying you're leaving, meaning this is your last Open, or do you just say ?? you took the microphone and said, "I just want to thank you guys for the last 20 years." Is that because you're unsure whether you'll be back here next year or not?
ANDRE AGASSI: Well, I'm unsure about what I'm going to do in a month, let alone a year from now. But as of now, my intention is to keep working and keep doing what it is I do. You know, only thing better than the last 20 years will be the last 21 years
Q. Andre, are you saying you're leaving, meaning this is your last Open, or do you just say ?? you took the microphone and said, "I just want to thank you guys for the last 20 years." Is that because you're unsure whether you'll be back here next year or not?
ANDRE AGASSI: Well, I'm unsure about what I'm going to do in a month, let alone a year from now. But as of now, my intention is to keep working and keep doing what it is I do. You know, only thing better than the last 20 years will be the last 21 years
breakfast_of_champions
Banned
his health is also an issue. things fell into place about as well they could and andre still couldn't win the us open. he definitely cant win the french or wimby. so i dont know where he's gonna get that last title. at some point in time he gotta realize he has had a good carreer and has all the money he needs. and majors are the only thing that mean anything and another one just aint gonna come. and then theres father time.
tennisjunkiela
Semi-Pro
breakfast_of_champions said:
noone thought sampras would get another slam but he did when least expected so, i think andre should keep playing as long as feels a GS is attainable. money is not an issue for him and steffi graf!!!
randomname
Professional
its possible that in a fluke federer could get knocked out before he plays agassi or federer is injured
jack mckinney
Rookie
I hope that it is not. I still enjoy seeing him play. But I think this might have been it for him. The expression on his face and saying Thanks for 20 years. Plus i think he was in pain by the end of the match. Plus I really can't imagine him playing if he can't give it a 100%.
krnboijunsung
Semi-Pro
Have any of you guys heard what Andre's said to the questions that are very similiar to the ones you just asked? When asked if this might be his last US Open, Andre has always answered that ever if his love of the game goes away and if his health holds up, he will quit. The fact that he made it to the finals at age 35 just means he can still hang in there for a LONG time. There is no reason to quit anyways, he raises money for a foundation and he still plays great.
The reason he thanked the fans for the last 20 years is probably because he doesn't know what'll happen in the future. He doesn't know if his back will be healed all the way, so his gratitude is given early just in case it is his last, but he most likely has no intention of quitting right now.
The reason he thanked the fans for the last 20 years is probably because he doesn't know what'll happen in the future. He doesn't know if his back will be healed all the way, so his gratitude is given early just in case it is his last, but he most likely has no intention of quitting right now.
krnboijunsung
Semi-Pro
I think he would have actually announced it straight forward. Otherwise, us doubters are doubting it since it wasn't officially announced by him that he actually "quit" or "retires".
Stringer_Steve
Rookie
The last time I checked, Michael Jordan was retired and he still gets endorsement cashWest Coast Ace said:
My point is, he doesn't NEED to play to bring in endorsements, nor would he have any trouble raising money for his foundation if he stopped playing.
Stringer_Steve said:The last time I checked, Michael Jordan was retired and he still gets endorsement cash
My point is, he doesn't NEED to play to bring in endorsements, nor would he have any trouble raising money for his foundation if he stopped playing.
He has given $20 million of his own money to the foundation. It will be tougher to contribute at that level if he stops playing. May be he can raise money using his profile.
The day Agassi retires will be a very sad day for tennis indeed. Fed and Agassi are probably 2 of the most well liked, articulate and watchable players out there. I will tune in for any match they play.
btw don't forget that Pete didn't announce his retirement till almost a year after his last match. I'm sure Agassi will want to play year end Masters Cup and AO 2006 if he can, though.
btw don't forget that Pete didn't announce his retirement till almost a year after his last match. I'm sure Agassi will want to play year end Masters Cup and AO 2006 if he can, though.
I think Agasi should bow out, unless Federer gets injure, he's never going to get past him, and so really,hen the only reason he's still around is to win another major, what's the point. Having said that, Agassi has a great record at the Australian, and if he had a shot at winning one, that would be his best chance, and it's only a few months away.
theprophe said:
How much longer does he want to be called Grandpa. And listen to the announcers say come out and see the old guy play the best player in the world. It time for Agassi to call it a career, yesterday was as good as it gets for him.
Turn the sport over to the up and coming players, there are plenty hungry and ready to take over.
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