As the person who has organized, directed, and commissioned this tournament since its inception in 2004. I feel that I not only have the authority, but the responsibility to protect the integrity of this event, and those who wish to support it by removing a detrimental player who has consistently made a mockery of our annual event. One rogue individual will not be permitted to harm what dozens of people have enjoyed participating in, and following for nearly a decade. Regretfully, a prominent player in our tournament has chosen to consistently behave in a derisive, and offensive manner that is inconsistent with both tennis, and social norms. Therefore, I feel forced to suspend this player from the 2011 TowerTennis Championship effective immediately.
I regret having to take this action, but feel that permitting this individual to continue to participate in our tournament would be detrimental to the event, and condone this type of behavior. -- Steve England
