Agassi, Venus and Roddick Out

Andre Agassi said goodbye to what he is calling his last Wimbledon Championship as he has said he will be retiring from tennis after the US Open in late August. Agassi lost today to Rafael Nadal in straight sets 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 in what was a heart felt sendoff for the great American on tennis’ grandest stage. Nadal moves one step closer to battling Federer, the world’s number 1 again for the second straight slam.

Also out is last year’s champion for the women Venus Williams, losing to Jalena Jankovich in three sets. Jankovich is a 21 year old, much like younger Venus was when she first began battling the reigning champions.

Also out is American Andy Roddick who lost to Andy Murray in straight sets 7-6, (7-4),6-4, 6-4.

This means the top Americans are out at Wimbledon in 2006. Tough day.