A Tribute to Ai Sugiyama

As she began her final tournament on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, players and friends discussed Ai Sugiyama's tennis career.

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[ayuvaraj]

That was truly touching.

[devildanger09]

Daniela hantuchova almost made me cry the Sugiyama tried and i really almost did ahhh wish her all the best

[DIANAROSS4EVER]

@TatarInExile Katarina Srebotnik

[TatarInExile]

Who is the player that walked out after Hantuchova and before Dementieva? She is very gracious. Hantuchova is beautiful person, inside and outside.

[blueeagleDD]

NOOOOOOOOOOO SUGI!!!!!!!! COME BACK!!!! The game sucks without her there!! Such a pro, many players could learn so so much from her!! :(

[quays07]

she was my fav player i miss ai sugiyama

[macalpi]

I'll miss Ai so much, such a great person and player, such good fun. The others seemed so sad to be losing her and said such lovely things, Kata was so sweet!

[waterfordwildcats]

what can i say ?? she is brill love her best of luck with what ever she does

[hanakome]

She is my most favorite Japanese athlete.

I'll miss her.

[open2all84]

my favs ai and amelie move on now...wish them the best but really luv them on the court!

[lilamazon]

this is one of the most touching farewell ceremonies i've ever come across. sayonara Ai!!!wish you all the best. you are truly an inspiration^^