Agassi for care is ready

One of the most striking representatives of tennis, American Andre Agassi, saying goodbye to the "big sports" at the opening USA in New York, said that he was ready to cope with emotions in connection with his departure.

For a 36-year-old veteran, the current performance on the courts "Flashing Medou" will be the 21st in his career, twice he became a champion here. But the chronic back injury, fatigue and the desire to spend more time with the family forced Agassi to decide on departure. And it is precisely the opening championship of the United States that will become his last performance.

“This is a very emotional moment,” said the ex -first “racket” of the world. “Probably, I have to prepare properly and, above all, in psychological terms. But I’m sure that, most likely, I underestimate all that I will feel these days.”

Last season, Agassi reached the finals here, where he lost to the best tennis player of the planet Swiss Roger Federer. "I feel good, the only thing that bothers me is a little - this is the back. But I hope to play the best this year. This tournament is one of my favorite and I really like being here, the atmosphere that reigns in the stands is simply amazing," ITAR -TASS reports the word Agassi. Recall that the final tournament from the Grand Slam series this season - the US Open Championship starts on Monday.