PARIS: Australia’s Brad Drewett, the president of the ATP, died yesterday at the age of 54 following a battle against motor neurone disease, the governing body of men’s tennis announced.
“The ATP is deeply saddened to announce that Brad Drewett passed away at his home in Sydney, Australia, earlier today,” said an ATP statement.
“Brad, who served as ATP Executive Chairman and President since January 2012, had been suffering from Motor Neurone Disease.
“Our thoughts are with Brad’s family on this extremely sad day for them, the ATP and the entire international tennis community. He will be sorely missed by all.”
Spanish star Rafael Nadal was amongst the first to pay tribute to the Australian.
“A very sad day for the world of sports and tennis in particular. Our president Brad has passed away. Rest in peace,” said Nadal on his Facebook page. AFP
