Federer steps down as ATP Player Council President

jwjh

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Roger Federer’s six-year service as ATP Player Council President was celebrated at the annual Wimbledon meeting on Friday evening at the All England Club. The Swiss, whose tenure as President is ending, was presented with a commemorative mount and a bottle of Moet & Chandon by his fellow council members.

"[I'm proud of] leading by example, being there, putting in the time, showing the other players that you actually can find time for the council and for the tour,” said Federer. “We achieved prize money increases. I hope I was able to make more players understand that this is a 50/50 organisation with the tournaments. That's very important to understand. Also, how decisions are being made at the council level. It's not as easy as it seems, but at the same time, you can be very involved actively.”

Federer, who recently became father to a second set of twins with his wife, Mirka, explained, "It gets quite busy and I think that's one of the reasons now I think it's a good time for me to let it run its course and have somebody else lead the council from here on. I really enjoyed it and I'll still be involved in some shape or form. If I do it, I want to do it at 100 per cent and I feel like my life now, with my family and my tennis, that's a difficult part right now.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/06/25/Wimbledon-Federer-Player-Council-Celebration.aspx
 

jwjh

Legend
The new ATP Player Council, voted by players, was announced on Saturday evening at the general player meeting at Wimbledon. The council, elected for a two-year term, is comprised of a number of returning members, as well as some new.

Members elected by their peers to serve on the ATP Player Council through June 2016 are:

1-50 Singles: Kevin Anderson, John Isner, Gilles Simon, Stan Wawrinka

51-100 Singles: Jurgen Melzer, Sergiy Stakhovsky

1-100 Doubles: Raven Klaasen, Bruno Soares

At-Large: Eric Butorac, Andre Sa

Alumni: Yves Allegro

Coach: Claudio Pistolesi

http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/06/25/Wimbledon-Player-Council-Wawrinka-Simon.aspx
 

octobrina10

Talk Tennis Guru
The new ATP Player Council, voted by players, was announced on Saturday evening at the general player meeting at Wimbledon. The council, elected for a two-year term, is comprised of a number of returning members, as well as some new.

Members elected by their peers to serve on the ATP Player Council through June 2016 are:

1-50 Singles: Kevin Anderson, John Isner, Gilles Simon, Stan Wawrinka

51-100 Singles: Jurgen Melzer, Sergiy Stakhovsky

1-100 Doubles: Raven Klaasen, Bruno Soares

At-Large: Eric Butorac, Andre Sa

Alumni: Yves Allegro

Coach: Claudio Pistolesi

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Sergiy Stakhovsky has earned his place.
 

eldanger25

Hall of Fame
That poster they made for him is hilarious. Roger Federer, asking the hard questions; taking on the tough issues; making the "I'm listening carefully" face.
 
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Guest
Does this mean Federer is going to retire soon? Is it a subtle sign?
 

gambitt

Banned
Does this mean Federer is going to retire soon? Is it a subtle sign?

Nah, Ljubicic stepped down in 2009 to focus on his game and he didn't retire until 2012. Incidentally, Ljubo managed to get on the wrong side of Mr Humble and Uncle Humble during his tenure.
 

Sentinel

Bionic Poster
Does this mean Federer is going to retire soon? Is it a subtle sign?
The first post explains that he can't put in 100 due to family and tennis.
If I do it, I want to do it at 100 per cent and I feel like my life now, with my family and my tennis, that's a difficult part right now

He will be playing in 2016 Rio, he has explained many times.
 

SoBad

G.O.A.T.
Wow this is huge news about dramatic leadership changes at the very top of a very high-profile governance body. Thanks for sharing this important news.
































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:lol:
 

Noleberic123

G.O.A.T.
How dare you have the Son of God as your avatar. Please remove it at once. :twisted:

no he is my idol. I have been a proud fan since 2007 and he will be my favourite player whether he is 100th in the world or first and I will support him until the day I die
 

SoBad

G.O.A.T.
Any word on policy changes with regard to players getting themselves wrapped inside the net in the middle of a point?
 

jwjh

Legend
no he is my idol. I have been a proud fan since 2007 and he will be my favourite player whether he is 100th in the world or first and I will support him until the day I die

I'm sorry, it's too late. Your excommunication email from the brethren will arrive shortly. :twisted:
 
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