black day

i haven't been able to blog about this, probably cuz it just saddened me too much. agassi announced saturday that he will be retiring after the u.s. open this year. i don't think the news shocked me as much as it truly disheartened me. i was at the final last year vs. federer and i seriously thought he had so much left in him. well, i should say he had all the excitement and thrill of playing, you could just see it in his game.


i don't know if i wrote about it before, but it broke my heart to see him so dejected after the loss. he just went and sat down, covered his head with a towel, and it seemed like, cried all the frustration out. i have to admit, i had tears in my eyes during the award ceremony, because he expressed so much appreciation for the crowd, but also for his recognition of his dwindling competitive days. agassi's been my favorite for years, since his acid-washed denim shorts, bleached straggly hair, one earring and neon shirts days... ahh the memories. my love for him has just increased after seeing him use his celebrity for such good in las vegas. i knew the injuries have been hampering him, but still, the realization that he's at the end kills me because it means the last of the players i grew up watching is hanging up his racquet. well, i wish him the best in his remaining tournaments, hopefully he can spin some magic yet.