Andre Agassi was the bad boy of tennis. He was characterized by his exceptionally long mullet and a big attitude. I’m not sure when exactly this image fell by the wayside, but when the 36-year-old bald Agassi left Los Angeles for the last time as a professional, he left as a shining example of class and an individual grateful for what the sport of tennis has given him. Read more...

It may not have been the final that everyone had anticipated, but if Saturday’s matches were any indication, it should still make for some pretty good tennis. Read more...

Los Angeles said goodbye to a legend on Friday. Fans at the Countrywide Classic gave Andre Agassi a standing ovation as he walked off the court after falling to Fernando Gonzalez 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. Read more...

What was supposed to be an easy day for Andy Roddick turned out to be a trial. What was supposed to be a triumph ended in pain. Read more...

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Also see the Daily Bruin’s photo essay from Day 2 and 3 at the 2006 Countrywide Classic, as well as a video wrap from Agassi’s match with Bastl. Read more...