Missing at the US Open champions?

Question

Would anyone know why Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf, Jimmy Connors and maybe other past champions who're still around absent at this year's 40th anniversary of the Open? Were the absent champions even mentioned?

Answer 1

They had previous commitments I guess.

Answer 2

I was wondering too! Everybody else was there. Even Sharapova showed up even though she wasn't playing. I was REALLY looking forward to seeing them again! And Sampras especially! How could they miss the ceremony? :(

It was great anyhow. Roger looked super and Roddick too!  

Answer 3

i was gonna ask the same question :), i don't know why they didn't go to the ceremony they should've been there, maybe they weren't in new york, i don't know...

Answer 4

the probably had other arrangements and couldnt attend.