The date was 6 June 1999, when Andre Agassi defeated Andrei Medvedev in an epic five-setter at the 1999 French Open final. It was his first French Open title following two runner-up finishes in 1990 and 1991. With this incredible 1-6,2-6,6-4,6-3,6-4 win against Medvedev, Agassi had then become the third man in the Open Era to win a major singles final from two sets down. After hitting the last point in that match, his racket fell on the ground as he raised his arms to the sky and began to sob. “ My first feeling was just sheer shock that it was really over. ” Later on, while sharing his thoughts about this epic moment in his career, Agassi revealed, “ I’ve got to say it was the best moment I’ve ever had on a tennis court, as far as an accomplishment goes. ” Almost 26

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