I have never really been a Agassi fan. I was always a Sampras backer. But as I sit here watching Andre Agassi Vs Roger Federer .. the 2005 US Open Men's championships; Agassi has converted me. Lionheart, age 35 - is playing wonderfully well, trying to fend off the ever engeryful Federer. The crowd is totally with Agassi and is cheering his every point as if he just won a set. If there ever was a match for which I wished I was present there .. it is this.
It is 6-3 0-3 right now, with Federer winning the 1st set. Agassi fended off 7 set points during the first set and 3 breakpoints during the last game. Every time he is under pressure he seems to will out all these wonderful plays, stretching more than you would think he can, mustering more strength from some hidden resource. The 8th game of the match .. when Agassi was down 5-2 in the first set and 0-40 in that game was the best set for me until now. Agassi faced 3 set points and the way in which he saved that game was terrific.
It is only fitting that 2 sportpersons - each a gigantic legend in their own right - Steffi Graf and Lance Armstrong are there to cheer Agassi on.
update #1: It is 6-3 2-6 now. Everyone leave everything and watch.
update #2: 6-3 2-6 5-6 .. Agassi just won a game after 4 deuces, saving 4 breakpoints and serving god knows how many times. The ace was a beaut.
i will back every word on this post.
me too was Pete backer. not so much liking of Agassi. but he is incredible in spirits and his reutrn of serve, of course!
The phenomenon Roger, can blow away everyone in his pathincluding Pete himself in Wimbledon, which i still remember, Andy roddick looks rookie in front of him, Hewitt didn't stand a chance and the list goes on) With a perfect record of 23-0 in the finals Roger will rule next few years.
btw he won US open 2005 championship.
Posted by: key at September 12, 2005 02:24 AMI was more of a Becker fan.. But I always liked Agassi more than Sampras.. I mean he can just pull off shots that seem near impossible.. That backhand is just so good.. Too bad he lost.. though at 35, even to make it to the finals, is just awesome...
Posted by: Prashant at September 12, 2005 11:09 PMOh yeah, Becker was the man !
Posted by: Ideamani at September 15, 2005 08:24 PM