Andre Agassi had some harsh words for Yevgeny Kafelnikov one day after the Russian said that the prize money in men's tennis was way too low. Some players feel that's way too low when compared with the take in other major sports, golf included. Jeff Tarango, No. 92 in the world, shares Kafelnikov's view. In an article in an Australian newspaper earlier this week, he said grassroots tennis would benefit if early losers get bigger payoffs. He also said the big sports leagues in North America earmark a much higher percentage of gross revenues to players compared to the tennis world.
Tennis officials say they spend a lot of money on facilities and developing young talent.
I don't think that's outrageous although it sounds like it when a person reads it in the paper. Todd Martin, a third-round winner over Cedric Pioline, agreed. It rubs me the wrong way. Everybody in the entertainment business is overpaid. Related information Stories Kafelnikov comes around late to defeat Kiefer Davenport moves to fourth round of Australian Open Sampras pulls out five-setter at Australian Open Multimedia Andre Agassi is dismayed that Kafelnikov would attempt to speak for the other players on tour.