Aussie Open Chief Disagrees With Federer On Nbsp Timing

The 27-year-old Swiss star has proposed the Australian Open could be pushed back a little, reconfigure the leadup schedule possibly include back-to-back tournaments in the Middle East before an Australian swing. Australian Open director not Craig Tiley t agree with Roger Federer opinion that the first Grand Slam the year should be postponed until February. Federer, who is offering for a 14th Grand Slam singles title, said one of his goals since becoming president of the ATP Players Council was to work with stakeholders on how to improve the timing.