Well we knew it would come eventually...the end finally came for Andre. It was the last time we would get to see him bow and blow kisses to all four corners of the stadium. I never did get to follow him much during the early part of his career, but I can just imagine how much he had to go through to sustain it.
I think I most admired him when he hit bottom and sunk to 114th in the rankings. He just kept on playing...didn't matter what tournament or where...he just kept playing...and worked himself all the way back to the top. He did have some rough turns outside the tennis court, but he eventually was able to bounce back.
Andre is a great example of of someone who, like a lot of us, make wrong decisions, squander opportunities, and hit rock-bottom in life, and, by hard work and perseverance, sustains and eventually finds peace within.
Farewell, Andre...good show old man! :)
