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'Enfant terrible'

Agassi fined, criticized for ditching press

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Posted: Friday June 02, 2000 11:37 AM

Andre Agassi didn't want to discuss his early exit with reporters. AP

PARIS (AP) -- Andre Agassi was fined the maximum $10,000 for leaving the French Open without speaking to reporters after he lost Thursday to Karol Kucera in the second round.

The defending champion signed autographs for fans on center court, but then quickly left Roland Garros. Grand Slam regulations require players to give a post-match news conference upon request from the media.

"Agassi Fled" headlined L'Equipe, France's national sports daily, which went on to describe the Las Vegan as an "enfant terrible who, at 30, still hasn't reached the age of reason."

Agassi's last fine was at Roland Garros in 1996 for skipping a news conference after losing to Chris Woodruff, also in the second round.

With career earnings totaling $20 million, Agassi won't be bothered too much by the fine.

 

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