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Article: Andre a giant with British media
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- June 30, 1991
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WIMBLEDON, England - Andre Agassi has swept the British media off
their feet.
The newspapers Saturday gave gushing reviews to his
opening-round victory over Grant Connell, Agassi's first match at
Wimbledon since 1987.
A sampling of the headlines:
"People's Champ, Agassi New Darling of Centre Court" - Daily
Express.
"What A Gas! Classy Andre Conquers Centre Court" - Daily
Mirror.
"Aah-GASSI" and "Agassi and the Ecstasy" - The Sun.
"A Class Act" - Today.
"Centre Court Warms to the White Knight" - The Independent.
Jim Courier expected his French Open triumph would make him popular.
He didn't expect it to drive him out of his home and back to
Europe for some peace and quiet.
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