End of an era.
The scoreboard said I lost today, but what it 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. Over the last 21 years, I have found you and I will take you and the memory of you with me for the rest of my life. Thank you.
- Andre Agassi. September 3, 2006
posted by Praveer @ 11:42 AM
6 Comments:
I felt the same way see Sampras retire...the way i feel about agassi..glad we are a part of the generation where we could see AA play..what a player he was!
@mtalpz: it is the dream of every sportsman to go out on top, or at least have a memorable exit. sampras and agassi were lucky to do so, hence we remember them even more fondly.
for the present, you can enjoy the federer-nadal rivalry
I felt that wen I heard Stephen Edberg wouldnt play anymore. Never felt that again for anyone else!
Mayb Federer some day, mayb not!
@sal: what about Steffi Graf?
was talking about Male players.
When Steffi Graf declared retirement, was sad all day :-(
Have newspaper cuttings from that day, describing Steffi's persona, achievements, accolades, etc. She was & is & will always be a legend :-)
I can go on & on & on about her ;)
@sal: Had heard a story once. When stiffi was very small, her dad used to make her practice hitting tennis balls. For every 500 consecutive that she hit accurately, she used to get a candy bar.
Whether true or not, this just shows us the amount of effort one needs to put in to be a champion. If we are willing to replicate that effort in our jobs, then even we would become as successful.
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