Hit for Haiti 2 Reflection: Did Agassi Go Too Far?

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Published: March 13, 2010

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Indian Wells, Calif.— Sitting beside famed tennis journalist Bud Collins for the "Hit for Haiti 2" charity event at the Tennis Gardens last night, I remained in full anticipation of an epic evening.

Not only was Collins' close proximity an added bonus in the commentary department, but the stands were packed, and four of the greatest players in the history of the game were sharing the same court. 

With a well-deserved standing ovation for the four great players, Andre Agassi would steal the show right from the get go.

I'm not sure if Agassi felt the need to engage in his charismatic persona to ease the recent tension that he created with his recent autobiography Open.

Agassi took shots at Pete Sampras in his book stating that his American rival was "a cheap tipper," while the other two combatants of the night, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, were not in support of Agassi's crystal meth claim. 

Again, whatever the case, or whatever Agassi did in the past did not really matter last night due to the overwhelming and refreshing response to helping the victims of the Haiti tragedy.

Raising a whopping $1 million by night's end, Agassi gave a glimpse into what the funds would be used for. 

"Let's not forget that rain season, and hurricane season are shortly arriving in Haiti," said Agassi. "Things could get even worse for the people of Haiti."

The American Red Cross also did a tremendous job of collecting extra donations for Haiti, walking around the grounds with donation buckets, and providing spectators with a commemorative pin. All in all, it was a great night for all to behold. 

But before I get ready to head on over for another day of action at the first Masters 1000 event of the season, let's spend a moment on reflecting on the tension between Agassi and Sampras midway between the contest.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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