Rafa steps down as VP of ATP Player Council

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Wait! So ATP has a player council, much like more of a board? Well that's... uhm, new!

Apparently, it has been reported that the great Rafael Nadal has stepped down as the Vice President of the ATP Player Council, citing lack of time as the main reason for his resignation.

"I don't have enough energy," Nadal said after winning his 4th round match against Kei Nishikori of Japan, 64 64 at the Sony Ericsson Open. "I cannot still put in my 100 percent there."


Rumors have been going around about Rafa's frustration regarding lack of support from other players - one of the more popular ones being the President Roger Federer. Several months ago, they had a very well-documented disagreement over issues on several pressing matters such as having a 2-year ranking system, tournament schedules, and time violations.


As of late, no news yet as to who will Rafa's successor be.