Re: Andre's Ranking in ATP 2005 Race
That's great! We may see him in the Masters Cup after all! :dance:
That's great! We may see him in the Masters Cup after all! :dance:
Does anyone else find it just a little remarkable that Agassi, after effectively missing two of the four Grand Slams (and a big chunk of the year), is still managing to finish at a No. 6 ranking? -- Lilas Pratt, Marietta, Ga.
Yeah, and it's not like Agassi was gangbusters at the other Majors before the U.S. Open. I think his ranking is, at some level, testament to just how thoroughly Federer and Nadal have dominated. By taking three Majors and eight Masters Series events, they've absolutely hoarded points and thus a player who does well in spots can still be a top 10er. Also, Agassi got an assist from Marat Safin, who crashed and burned after Melbourne, and from Willie Canas, who got dinged for drogas.
All of that said, no one gifted Agassi his points. He won them and only a small handful of players won more. He put a great deal of thought into his schedule, he made some adjustments along the way and, in a year in which he reached the eligibility age for the seniors tour, was still a top player. So tip your cap to him. And, if you're the Shanghai promoter, hope to heck he shows up!