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McEnroe quits as US Davis captain on eve of Colombia clash
Sep 6, 2010, 17:17 GMT
New York - American Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe dropped a bombshell to kick off the second week of the US Open Monday, resigning from his post after a decade at the helm.
The resignation takes effect after next weekend's relegation match against Colombia in the South American capital of Bogata.
McEnroe is the longest-tenured captain in US Davis history, leading the once-powerful Americans to a record 32nd Davis Cup title in 2007, their first title since 1995.
'It is with a heavy heart that I am resigning as Davis Cup captain, but it is a decision I felt was best for the team and myself right now,' said McEnroe, who still holds his position as head of player development for the American federation.
'Davis Cup is a significant time commitment and this decision will allow me to focus more energy on my family and to the USTA Player Development program.
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