Andre Agassi's farewell party begins on Monday with a lingering question: how long will the celebration last?
The top seed registered a 6-2, 7-5 victory over compatriot Kevin Kim at the Los Angeles Open.
Andre Agassi was shocked and saddened by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's confession to using performance-enhancing drugs and the eight-times Grand Slam champion said tighter, more frequent dope testing procedures in tennis would be good for the sport.
"The thought of somebody's livelihood, career or legacy to be ripped to shreds for an accident is a terrible thought," said the American.
Agassi and Mauresmo, both seeded fourth, hammered their way into the third round of the opening Grand Slam of the year.
Novak Djokovic has lost his aura of invincibility but coach Andre Agassi says nobody should be surprised if the Serb goes on to claim his fourth Wimbledon title this month.
The elder statesman of tennis is treasuring every moment on the summit of his fiercely competitive sport.
"As I begin the next chapter of my life, I am looking for ways to pursue a career in business, specifically in real estate," Agassi, 36, said in a statement.
Andre Agassi and wife Steffi Graf during played a mixed doubles match against Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters at an exhibition event to unveil the new retractable roof over Centre Court at Wimbledon in London, on Sunday.
Andre Agassi said on Saturday he would retire from tennis after this year's US Open.
The 35-year-old believes he is no longer able to make a real impact on clay
The world No. 1 came from behind to beat Andy Roddick 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the U.S. Clay Court Championships final on Sunday.
Tennis great Andre Agassi was in his element while revealing his innermost thoughts on life on and off the court on Wednesday and said he was proud of his life.
The American ace scored a dramatic victory over Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero in the ATP Masters Cup.
Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.
Sweden's Thomas Enqvist showed the American ace the door in the Scottsdale Classic.
Defending champion Roger Federer was drawn against Guillermo Coria, Ivan Ljubicic and David Nalbandian in the group stages of the Masters Cup.
Andre Agassi served up his traditional late-night feast at the U.S. Open on Monday, beating fellow American Robby Ginepri to move into the second round.
Top-seed Andre Agassi easily advanced to the quarter-finals of the Washington Classic with a victory over Kristian Pless.
Andre Agassi slumped to a 7-5, 7-5 defeat against Bjorn Phau at the Dubai Open
Coria will play Rafael Nadal in the final of the Rome Masters.
Tennis great Andre Agassi has said that seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer is 'a class above' Pete Sampras and that Rafael Nadal could eventually be better than the Swiss.
Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal pulled out of the season-ending Masters Cup on Monday
The 35-year-old American beat Gilles Muller of Luxembourg in the final of the Los Angeles Open.
Agassi, who has not seen action since a third-round loss to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, is seeking a fifth title in Los Angeles.
Coria overcame compatriot Mariano Zabaleta in five sets to set up a French Open quarter-final with the US ace.\n\n
The women's top seed won at love against Barbara Schett while Agassi beat Xavier Malisse at the French Open.
Andre Agassi hinted on Tuesday that he and wife Steffi Graf could team up in the mixed doubles at the Australian Open next year.
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