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Federer dominates tennis again in 2005
(AP)
Updated: 2005-12-20 11:33

But at his 20th U.S. Open, the sport's best showman won three straight five-setters to become the oldest finalist in 31 years. Then Agassi passed Federer to lead by one break in the third set, and grasp at an upset. But the Swiss magician rallied and cruised to victory in four sets.

After battles with Pete Sampras, McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and the like, Agassi had the grace to say of Federer: "He's the best I've ever played against."


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