If you missed his first-round performance Monday, you're in luck because he won and will be playing at least one more match on Thursday. The attendance at his first match set a new Open record and it was incredible to see everyone rally behind Agassi as Arthur Ashe Stadium exploded with every point won. He gave us a bit of a scare after losing the first set, rallying to win the second in tie-break, only to drop to 4-0 in the third set. Instead he came storming back to win the next five games and take the set in tie-break. It was all around great tennis. After the 3.5 hour match he looked more like a giddy, spry 21-year old rather than an aging 36-year old with back problems. He'll have quite a challenge next round against No. 8 Baghdatis but if he plays with this much fire the momentum should stay in his favor.
Again, I'll plead you tune in and witness the end of one of the greatest American eras in all of sports. If nothing else, the Open is a great event and Agassi is extremely fun to watch. Andy Roddick is also looking like he could make a deep run. But for at least two more days this is Andre's world and we're just living in it...
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