Outgoing ATP chief reflects on 'miracle' tenure

LONDON - Departing ATP chief Chris Kermode describes his longevity in the role as "a miracle", such has been the delicate balancing act of keeping both players and tournament owners happy.

The 55-year-old Briton is looking forward to a well-earned holiday in January once his tenure ends and predicts new ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi will not find the task an easy one.

Kermode was effectively ousted in March when he surprisingly failed to receive majority support of the three players' representatives on the ATP board despite the fact he has overseen steep rises in prize money.