Article: Andre a giant with British media

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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