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Agassi resting ahead of U.S. Open
 Agassi has to be selective over his outings ahead of the U.S. Open WASHINGTON -- Andre Agassi withdrew from the ATP Washington Classic in the United States on Monday, one day after his 60th career title triumph in Los Angeles. The 35-year-old American, second seed at this week's hardcourt tournament behind Andy Roddick, has won the title five times, most recently in 1999. "At this point in my career I have to be extremely selective about the amount of matches that I play in preparation of the US Open," Agassi said. His decision, explained in a letter faxed to tournament officials, added: "I am sorry that I will not be there this year but hope to return in 2006." Agassi made his comeback from a two-month injury absence last week and won his fourth L.A. crown, defeating Luxembourg's Gilles Muller 6-4 7-5 in the final. Muller ousted Agassi in the Washington semifinals last year. Agassi had been sidelined by back pain caused from an inflamed sciatic nerve. "Andre feels he needs to rest and we certainly understand that his health has to be his first priority," tournament chairman Donald Dell said. "We wish Andre nothing but the best." Replacing Agassi in the 48-player draw will be Frenchman Sebastien de Chaunac. 
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