Is Agassi's Epic US Open Match Against Baghdatis a Classic Tennis Moment?

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The discussion revolves around a recent match at the US Open between Andre Agassi and Marco Baghdatis, exploring whether it qualifies as a classic moment in tennis. Participants share their observations on the match's intensity, player performances, and historical comparisons.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that Baghdatis played well despite suffering from a quad cramp, which affected his performance toward the end of the match.
  • Others express admiration for Agassi's ability to win under pressure, despite his own physical limitations, including a bad back.
  • A participant compares the match to a previous classic moment involving Pete Sampras, suggesting it has similar dramatic qualities.
  • There is a humorous suggestion that there may be a conspiracy involving Agassi's camp, as other players have also experienced cramps during matches.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about Agassi's future performance in the tournament, speculating he may lose to Roddick in the next round.
  • One participant mistakenly refers to a past match involving Alex Croetja, prompting a correction regarding the player's name.
  • Another participant mistakenly references a classic match from the previous year, indicating some confusion about the timeline of events.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the match was exciting and noteworthy, but there is no consensus on whether it qualifies as a classic moment in tennis. Various opinions on player performances and future outcomes remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on personal interpretations of what constitutes a "classic" match, and there are references to physical conditions that may not be fully substantiated. The discussion includes speculative elements regarding future matches and player performances.

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Tennis fans, sports analysts, and those interested in discussions about memorable sporting events may find this thread engaging.

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I don't know if we have any tennis fans in here, but is anyone following the US Open? Agassi just finished an epic match with Marco Baghdatis. Toward the end of the 5th set, Baghdatis was looking like the better player, but collapsed with a quad cramp. He had already used his injury time, so he couldn't be treated for it and he limped through the rest of the match, keeping it impossibly close until Agassi won 7-5. And this after an almost equally epic match 2 days ago.

I don't know how much longer Agassi can keep this up (he isn't quite as sharp as he needs to be to win), but it is spectacular to watch.
 
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Baghdatis was playing well for being injured. It was a great match.
 
yep, just saw it. Agassi will reach the 4th round i guess and then lose to Roddick ?


marlon
 
russ_watters said:
I don't know if we have any tennis fans in here, but is anyone following the US Open? Agassi just finished an epic match with Marco Baghdatis. Toward the end of the 5th set, Baghdatis was looking like the better player, but collapsed with a quad cramp. He had already used his injury time, so he couldn't be treated for it and he limped through the rest of the match, keeping it impossibly close until Agassi won 7-5. And this after an almost equally epic match 2 days ago.

I don't know how much longer Agassi can keep this up (he isn't quite as sharp as he needs to be to win), but it is spectacular to watch.

Agassi is also playing with a bad back, save for a cortisone shot a day earlier.

Yup, the game is an instant classic, as good as when Pete Sampras was cramping (and throwing up) on court against Alex Croetia <sp> several years ago.

Zz.
 
Andre never gives up ;)
 
ZapperZ said:
against Alex Croetia <sp> several years ago.

Zz.

I think you meant to say Alex Corretja, the Spanish player who lost the 1998 French Open final to Carlos Moya

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marlon
 
Someone in Andre's camp is spiking the drinks of the other players. The first one gets stoumach cramps and diarreah, and the second one gets leg cramps. It's a conspiracy.
 
GO GO JUSTINE HENIN...

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See Ya

marlon
 
Wow...is this a classic one or what? 3-3 in the tie-breaker.

Edit: Holy Cow! He did it!
 
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Um... that IS a classic one (from last year, I think)... they are in a rain delay. Great match, though.