Brad Drewett took over at the helm of the ATP just a few days ago.

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The ITF's stance was backed by Stacey Allaster, the chief executive of the WTA Tour and her male counterpart from the ATP Tour Brad Drewett.

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"We welcome the commitment the USTA has made concerning player prize money at the U.S. Open through 2017, " said Brad Drewett, ATP executive chairman and president.

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But in a move that shocked and angered players, the board of the ATP World Tour, the players' sole bargaining representative, passed up the offer after a split vote in November (ATP executive chairman and president Brad Drewett abstained).

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