Anderson, Klaasen elected to ATP Council

South African tennis stars Kevin Anderson and Raven Klaasen were named amongst the players who have been elected to the new ATP Player Council.

The council, elected for a two-year term, was named at a general meeting on Saturday and is made up of returning as well as new members.

Roger Federer has stepped down as the President and a replacement as well as a new Vice President will be elected when the new council holds its first meeting in New York prior to the US Open.

“I’d like to congratulate all the players who have been selected by their peers to represent the players on the ATP Player Council,” Chris Kermode, ATP Executive Chairman & President, said.

“The Council plays a critical role in the ATP’s governance of our sport. We have a good mix of previous council members returning for an additional term, as well as some new members.

“Having the players truly engaged in the decision-making process in our sport is hugely important.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Roger for the outstanding contribution he has made during the past six years as President of the ATP Player Council.

“The ATP World Tour is in terrific health today, not only as a result of the performance of our top players on the court, but also due to their considerable efforts off it.

“Generous with his time and always willing to invest his energy away from the court for the greater good of the game, Roger and his leadership in the Player Council will be missed.

“I have little doubt, however, that Roger will remain as engaged as ever, albeit in a less official capacity.”

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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