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.

Agassi pulls out of Legg Mason Classic
Mon, 01 Aug, 2005 - 20:25

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.

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