McEnroe unsure on Agassi future

Croatia surprise US

US Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe does not know if Andre Agassi will be in his team when they play their World Group qualifier in September.

Agassi returned to the team for the first time in five years for the first-round tie against Croatia.

But the 34-year-old was beaten by Ivan Ljubicic in the first rubber as Croatia stunned the hosts 3-2.

McEnroe said: "I think he was excited to be back but we'll see what happens in the next six months."

McEnroe had met Agassi in person to try and persuade him to return to the American team.

However, the eight-time Grand Slam champion would only commit to the tie against Croatia.

The US, finalists in 2004, were widely expected to move into the quarter-finals after being drawn at home, but the in-form Ljubicic led his side to a memorable win.

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He won both his singles matches, against Agassi and Andy Roddick, and teamed up with Mario Ancic to beat established American pair Bob and Mike Bryan.

The Croat said Agassi had been magnanimous in defeat.

"After the match (against Roddick), Andre came in our locker room, and he said that he was privileged to watch this match," he said.

"He said to us to enjoy this moment, because it doesn't last forever.

"I really appreciate that from him, and I think he's a great person.

"And he showed that again - he's just incredible."

In the quarter-finals in July, Croatia host Romania before a possible semi-final against Russia or France.