Thursday, January 22, 2009

ATP

Word hasn't really hit the street yet, but if anyone is looking for a job, there's an opening for a player representative for Europe on the ATP board of directors. The position became available on Wednesday morning when Croatian Ivan Ljubicic decided to resign from the board position he was elected to in August. Apparently, Ljubicic was a bit dismayed after the ATP player meeting -- at the outset of the Australian Open -- became heated.

Others currently serving on the board: David Edges, a senior vice president at the Tennis Channel; TV analyst Justin Gimelstob; senior vice president, managing director of IMG tennis, Gavin Forbes; former player and tournament director Zeljko Franulovic; and CEO of Auckland tennis, Graham Pearce. Those applying should know the job requires a heavy-duty involvement in the game, and the position comes along with a few choice trips during the year to events such as the Australian Open. -ESPN