Andre Agassi brought his storied career to a close at the 2006 US Open after losing to Benjamin Becker in the third round.

The American, who won eight Grand Slam titles during his career, told the US Open crowd he had found loyalty, inspiration and generosity during his 21-year career.

The American won his final Grand Slam at the 2003 Australian Open, three years before his retirement.

Agassi left a significant mark on the sport and continues to do so to this day. The trials and tribulations he fought through during his career epitomise both the player Agassi was, and the type of person he is.

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His peers certainly thought fondly of him, as demonstrated by their emotional reactions in 2006.

Andy Murray said he was in tears after Andre Agassi’s retiremen

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