Age: 34
Lives: Las Vegas, Nevada
Plays: Right-handed, double-handed backhand
Grand slam titles: Eight (US Open 1994, 1999; Australian Open 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003; Wimbledon 1992; French Open 1999)
Record at US Open: 2003-semi-final, 2002-finalist, 2001-quarter-finalist, 2000-second round, 1999-winner, 1998-fourth round, 1997-fourth round, 1996-semi-finalist, 1995-finalist, 1994-winner, 1993-first round, 1992-quarter-finalist, 1991-first round, 1990-finalist, 1989-semi-finalist, 1988-semi-finalist, 1987-first round, 1986-first round.
Arguably the finest hardcourt player ever, Agassi's searing returns and lethal groundstrokes can be too much for even the very best to handle.
Father Time appeared to be finally catching up with the 34-year-old Las Vegan after a first-round defeat at the French Open, but he returned to form in spectacular style earlier this month, beating Roddick en route to the Cincinatti Masters title.
Agassi will not be drawn on whether this will be his last appearance at the U.S. Open, but if that is the case the great showman will want to go out in a blaze of glory.