Cal Sport Media, via Associated Press
Under mounting pressure from some leading players after an assault conviction, Justin Gimelstob said in an interview on Wednesday that he was resigning from his post on the ATP board of directors immediately instead of seeking another term.
The next election is set for May 14 in Rome, but Gimelstob, 42, said he had withdrawn his candidacy and would focus on resolving his personal and legal issues.
“I’m stepping down because my job is to work on the sport’s behalf and the players’ behalf and in my situation, I’ve become too much of a distraction and a liability,” Gimelstob said in a telephone interview from Spain.