Quotes by Jonas Bjorkman

“(The players) have been having quite a lot of meetings,”

“We need to be a little more like a (players) union.”

“(The ATP) goes in and say Were going to change the rules of tennis, ... The ITF is not going to change it...We need to do more research. And we just need to talk positive about the doubles.”

“We used to have strong representatives like Todd Martin on the player council, ... But now a lot of the players are stepping back, they say (the ATP Council/Board system) is not working anymore.”

“What weve been talking with the ATP hasnt reached the tournament directors, ... I spoke to (Cincinnati Tournament Director) Bruce Flory and he hadnt heard of some of the things.”

“The tournament directors have a lot of ideas, and the players have a lot of ideas, ... Unfortunately not every tournament director is willing to listen...and we probably dont have the right people in position (at the ATP). We need some fresh people in there, some new business people in there.”

“I am excited about the new guy de Villiers, ... We need a new direction...we are worldwide very well known. It shouldnt be so difficult.”

“I play singles and doubles, and I think thats what every player should be encouraged to do.”

“Its always hard to play a countryman. We are very very good friends and do a lot of things off the court.”

“I received a wildcard to enter the singles draw just two weeksbefore the tournament... Honestly, Its a small tournament. I would want to play it with someone can win the match. I wanted to play with Johansson, but he paired with someone else in the doubles draw, and thats why I didnt enter the doubles event.”