[simple simon]

NEW YORK -- Beneath the stands of Arthur Ashe Stadium, 5-foot-tall posters of U.S. Open champions decorate the otherwise spartan hallways leading to the door Andre Agassi will step through to reach center court for the final time.

There, on a wall between photos of Pete Sampras and Andy Roddick, is a shot of Agassi from his 1994 triumph. His blond hair is long, his face is unshaven, his shirt's a loud purple, and his accessories include a pinkie ring, a dangling earring and a chain necklace, all gold. The getup says "rebel," and that was certainly his reputation for the first decade or so of his pro career.

The Agassi who will play in his last U.S. Open -- indeed, his last tournament -- looks quite different, from the bald head on down. And his reputation has changed as much as his appearance.

ESPN.com - TENNIS/USOPEN06 - Agassi hoping for a long goodbye at U.S. Open

Andre sure was great for the game

[EmpireWF]

Right now he's down in the 3rd set to Pavel but he's coming back. I doubt he wins though.

[Team Yates]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Right now he's down in the 3rd set to Pavel but he's coming back. I doubt he wins though.

Ah, but he did!!!!!!! What a beautiful sight!! One down!!! Pavel wound up looking like the "old man". I watched the whole game, it was touch and go, but Andre dug in deep and pulled it off!!!! Way to go Andre!!!! Bring it on home!!!

[EmpireWF]

And Agassi wins another match with his back against the wall.

[blueandwhite]

And last night's match vs. Baghdatis was long and more amazing. I can't believe agassi held on to win, 6-4 6-4 3-6 5-7 7-5.
Baghdatis is a wonderful sport.

[candlejack]

Originally Posted by blueandwhite

And last night's match vs. Baghdatis was long and more amazing. I can't believe agassi held on to win, 6-4 6-4 3-6 5-7 7-5.
Baghdatis is a wonderful sport.

I have to give credit to Baghdatis, he tried to win the match instead of laying down like a wuss. What a match! I don't think Andre is going to survive playing against Becker.