TENNIS: AGASSI RETURNS TO BENZ CUP.Byline: Lauren Gustus Staff Writer After a one-year hiatus, Andre Agassi Andre Kirk Agassi (born April 29 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada) is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player from the United States who won eight Grand Slam singles tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in singles. will return to the Mercedes-Benz Cup in Westwood from July 12-18, tournament organizers said Tuesday. Agassi was the Benz Cup champion in 1998, 2001 and '02. ``We are extremely proud to welcome Andre back home to the roots of his competitive tennis development here in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, ,'' tournament director Bob Kramer said. Agassi, 34, lost in the first round of the Stella Artois This article is about Stella Artois lager. For the tennis competition that the company sponsors, see Queen's Club Championships. Stella Artois (IPA pronunciation: [ˈstɛ. , a tuneup for Wimbledon, on Tuesday. It was the third consecutive opening-round loss for the eight-time Grand Slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. winner. He also lost in the first round of the French Open. It was the first time in six years he has lost in the opening round three times in a row. Agassi, ranked as high as No. 1 just last year, hasn't won a tournament in more than a year. He has not announced any retirement plans but has said it is getting more difficult to play his ``grind it out'' style of tennis. Agassi, a longtime fan favorite in Westwood, could regain confidence with a Benz Cup title. Other entrants include Marat Safin, Gustavo Kuerten Gustavo Kuerten (born September 10, 1976 in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina) is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Brazil. He won the French Open three times between 1997 and 2001. , 2003 champion Wayne Ferriera and Americans Robby Ginepri, Taylor Dent and Mardy Fish. Lauren Gustus, (818) 713-3607 lauren.gustus(at)dailynews.com |
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