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At Legg Mason Classic, None Like It Hot
Organizers of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic said Sunday they are considering altering the schedule, starting next year, to avoid the times of day Washington weather is at its most oppressive. Post columnist Jennifer Frey says that's the smartest thing they've done all week.

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Tourney Schedule May Shift
Sweltering heat and disappointing attendance are a few of the major reasons Legg Mason Tennis Classic organizers are considering discontinuing the early afternoon session of the event next year. Playing in the heat day after day was one of the complaints of tournament finalist Petr Korda (pictured). "It’s just gotten so hot," tournament founder Donald Dell said. This year’s nine-day event drew 80,010, but none of the matches sold out.

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SATURDAY'S ACTION
Chang to Defend His Title Against Korda
Michael Chang came back from a 4-1 deficit in the second set Saturday to top 11th-seeded Brett Steven, 6-2, 7-6. In Sunday's final, Chang will meet second-seeded Petr Korda, who routed David Wheaton, 6-2, 6-3.

Chang Always Seems to Have Gas in Tank
Post columnist Jennifer Frey writes about the heart and desire of Michael Chang, the world's No. 2-ranked player. Chang — consistent, methodical, deliberate, focused — has won four tournaments this year, and he never gives up on a point, game or set.

FRIDAY'S ACTION
Sickened Korda Overcomes Heat, Haas

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Petr Korda survived the oppressive heat and exhaustion to reach the semifinals of the Legg Mason Classic Friday with a thrilling 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over eighth-seeded Tommy Haas. In the evening session, Michael Chang (pictured) had little trouble with No. 7 Scott Draper, winning, 6-2, 6-3.

THURSDAY'S ACTION
Korda, Chang Move On to Quarterfinals
Petr Korda easily defeated France's Fernon Wibier, 6-4, 6-4, on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. Michael Chang, on the other hand, struggled a bit to reach the quarters, defeating Michael Joyce, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.

WEDNESDAY'S ACTION

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The Agassi of Defeat
Andre Agassi (pictured), the featured attraction at this year's Legg Mason Classic, proved to be a bust Wednesday night. Playing before a crowd of 7,312 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, the third-seeded Agassi lost a lackluster match to unseeded Doug Flach, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. The loss ruined Agassi's comeback from a 2½-month layoff and a dismal season that has seen him drop to No. 31 in the rankings.

TUESDAY'S ACTION
Chang Avoids Early Upset, Edges Herrera
The Legg Mason Tennis Classic lost its first seeded players Tuesday but defending champion Michael Chang (pictured) refused to fall. Chang came back to defeat Luis Herrera, 6-3, 6-7 (11-9), 7-6 (7-5), in a thriller. The sixth, 10th, 13th and 15th seeds were eliminated on a day when temperatures reached 116 degrees.

Agassi Brings Disappearing Act to Town
Two years ago, Andre Agassi was at the top of his game and ranked the world's No. 1 player. Columnist Tony Kornheiser wonders what has happened to the man of style and why he has become a part-time player, sporting a measly 6-6 record this year.

MONDAY'S ACTION
NCAA Champ Not Fazed by D.C. Heat
Luke Smith didn't let Monday's scorching heat at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic bother him, and survived an opening-round challenge from India's Mahesh Bhupathi, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (9-7). Meanwhile, All-Met Alex Kim was thrilled with the experience of his first ATP tour event, despite losing to veteran Bryan Shelton, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3.

Herrera Travels Road Back, Tops Grabb
Luis Herrera's career was sidetracked by major shoulder surgery in 1994, and his road back has not always been smooth. He took a big step forward Monday afternoon by upsetting Jim Grabb.

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