Agassi to make US comeback

Captain Patrick McEnroe used his powers of persuasion to convince Andre Agassi to return to the US Davis Cup tennis team after a five-year absence.

The 34-year-old Agassi said that McEnroe had told him he would not necessarily have to commit to playing every tie this year for the Americans, who have not won the Davis Cup since 1995.

Agassi will now join world number three Andy Roddick and the doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan in taking on Croatia in a first-round match at Carson, California from March 4 to 6.

"Over the last few weeks, I have had several conversations with McEnroe and all the members of the Davis Cup team," said Agassi. "As a result of those discussions, and their unwavering support, I have decided to play Davis Cup in 2005."