Agassi pulls out of Legg Mason Classic

Five-time former champion Andre Agassi withdrew from the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Monday in order to take a break ahead of the upcoming US Open.

Hours after making a triumphant return to the court by winning the Mercedes-Benz Cup on Sunday, Agassi informed tournament director Jeff Newman by fax that he would be skipping the hardcourt event for the first time since 1989.