Newly appointed ATP Executive Chairman and President Brad Drewett has denied there is a looming crisis regarding player discontent with the administration of the sport and said reports of a possible player strike are sensational, Sportal.com.au said.

Talk of player action over frustration with scheduling and prizemoney issues has dominated the early days of the Australian Open after a meeting last Saturday indicated the players were more united than ever in their desire to seek reform. But while Drewett, a former player himself, admitted there were issues that needed to be addressed, he is confident that discussions had not reached crisis point.

He said it was a positive that the players had strong opinions of the future of the game. According to Drewett Drewett, the players' role within the game was as important as ever and he was determined that their opinions were heard.