By Kim Douglass

(November 9, 2010) Roger Federer agrees with the ATP’s decision to consider shortening the 2012 tour schedule. On Oct. 15, tour spokesperson Kim Gordon announced that the ATP board of directors will hold their yearend meeting during the World Finals in London and amongst the many issues to be discussed is cutting the 11-month season by two or three weeks in 2012.

"We are taking a good, hard look at our calendar to see if there is a meaningful way to lengthen the offseason that would allow players more time for rest, fitness and working on their game," said Gordon to the Associated Press.

 Athletes that have supported this issue in the past are Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.

Today, Nov. 9, Federer once again spoke out in agreement that the ATP season being shortened would be an advantage to both players and tournament organizers. Speaking out at the Paris Masters, Federer said that although the schedule has improved since he first started on the tourm he would still appreciate a longer offseason.

“Four weeks is just not an offseason, really. Six weeks is much better” said Federer.

After winning for the fourth time in his hometown of Basel with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 win over Novak Djokovic, Federer appears to be on a roll. Showing signs of the top player fans have grown used to seeing, he is set to open against Richard Gasquet on Wednesday. Federer has never advanced past the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters.