Agassi... Simply the best!

I was overcome by emotion and was in tears when the match ended. A phenomenal contest which saw the player how was young at heart win the match. Andre Agassi would be 36 years old, but he show cased why he is one of the all time greats in Tennis. And it was quite an emotional moment when Andre and Bagdhatis embraced and wished each other at the end of the epic match. That is what is called "Sportsmanship". I personally feel it’s difficult to keep such a spirit both during agony and ecstasy. And tennis remains a sport where you often get to see such good examples.

It was just another match which seemed it would never end. Another match which kept swinging both ways. Another match which made you bit off your finger nails. Another match which was such a delight to watch.

The 21-year old, Bagdhatis, played so well and could have put an end to Andre if he had been physically fit - to the fullest. But that is that what a sport is all about? It is about endurance ... both physically and mentally. But yes, no one could disagree that it was sad to see Bagdhatis not at his very best of physic because of the cramps that got on him in the last set.

Saying that, you cannot take away the credit from Andre. He did it in his own style. He knows how to finish matches. It was nothing new. It makes you wonder-struck. While I was wondering how he was able to compose himself so well... John McEnroe asked him the same question after the match. He was cool about it and replied that he was quite happy to live his dream for this long and thanked the human spirit for motivating him to deliver his best.

Have you ever thought of something like this? Living a dream for 20 years!! Well, for most of us dreams remain dreams. I dream of being a sporty-fit person when I reach 40. But drawing inspiration from people like Andre and McGrath would be easy and staying committed to achieve that dream would be really hard. I am happy that I at least have my motivation level reaching a new high after watching this match.