| | Associated Press
PARIS -- 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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