Who: Andre Agassi, interviewed by George Vecsey What: Times Talks’ “Game. Set. Conversation.” When: November 11, 2009 Where: The Times Center Thumbs: As up as they go (more...)

Overlooked amid the adulation of Roger Federer after his record-breaking 15th career Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on Sunday was a painful post-game exchange between him and Andy Roddick that was broadcast live to both televised viewers and the crowd at the All England Club. "Don't be too sad," Federer counseled a choked-up Roddick, whom he outlasted in a grueling five-set marathon. "I went through the rough ones as well, even one on this court last year, but I came back and won." He was referring to last year's epic Final, another five-setter, in which he was defeated by his nemesis Rafael Nadal. But the comparison was lost on Roddick. "Yeah, you'd already won it five times," he muttered. Loudly. (more...)