Novak Djokovic defends Justin Gimelstob's stay in the ATP Players Council
As chairman of the ATP Players Council, Novak Djokovic also has duties outside of the center courts. There is a lot to do at the moment.
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last edit: Jan 14, 2019, 06:10 pm
Novak Djokovic only intervenes in the events at the Australian Open on Tuesday. The draw gave the industry leader a meeting with the qualified Mitchell Krueger, a task that Djokovic will probably solve without major problems.
At the administrative level, Djokovic was rather challenged in Melbourne. The Serb had to use all of his defensive skills to defend Justin Gimelstob's remaining on the ATP Players Council. A lawsuit is currently underway against the American, Gimelstob is said to have beaten a man in the street. According to Djokovic, it is an ongoing trial against Gimelstob, at the moment it is only about accusations. "If he is found guilty, it is a completely new situation that we have to deal with," said Djokovic.
Federer and Haase satisfied with Kermode
The future of ATP boss Chris Kermode is also hotly debated. Canadian veteran Vasek Pospisil had sent a letter to his colleagues last week appealing that ATP desperately needed a boss to represent the interests of the players.
Djokovic explained that the future of Kermode will be negotiated in the coming months. The world number one is not averse to a change at the top. However, other players such as Roger Federer or Robin Haase are satisfied with the work of their CEO.
"Is the ATP healthy? Are you okay? ”Haase rhetorically questioned. And gave the answer myself. "I think: yes. Because I only look at the numbers and the numbers are good. It's that easy for me. "