Andre Agassi chose to skip Wimbledon from 1988 through 1990 citing the event's traditionalism, particularly its "predominantly white" dress code.

Agassi might have been tournament tougher had he not skipped Wimbledon for the second time.

"It hasn't been the best year in that sense," said Wilander, who will skip Wimbledon next month.

Financially, Agassi can afford to skip Wimbledon again.

Gustavo Kuerten, who won his third French Open title on Sunday, already has said he will skip Wimbledon, which begins June 25.

But skipping Wimbledon is, in general, no joking matter.

"I understand," Becker said, referring to Agassi skipping Wimbledon.

Bruguera, who skipped Wimbledon because of his discomfort on grass, attributed his stomach problems not to the New York weather but to its food.

Hingis will miss the French Open, which begins on May 27, and will probably skip Wimbledon, too.

Before she was driven out of the sport by a lunatic, Monica Seles took flights of fancy, skipping Wimbledon, wearing elaborate disguises.