Tennis great Andre Agassi retired from the game of tennis in early-September after winding up his campaign in the US Open. And he went out with a bang, making it all the way to the third round before losing to a 25-year-old qualifier named Benjamin Becker, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5. It was a courageous effort by Agassi as he bucked back spasms and a number of aches and pains. In the end, despite Agassi’s tremendous will and the support of a wildly cheering U.S. Open crowd that was all on its feet, Agassi lost his final game.

Agassi’s farewell announcement to fans of New York City was eloquent and touching. “The scoreboard said I lost today, but what the scoreboard doesn’t say is what it is I have found. And over the last 21 years, I have found loyalty. You have pulled for me on the court and also in life. I’ve found inspiration. You have willed me to succeed, sometimes even in my lowest moments. And I’ve found generosity. You have given me your shoulders to stand on to reach for my dreams, dreams I could have never reached without you,â€? said Agassi.

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