The ARAG ATP World Team Championship was presented with the ATP "Award of Sustained Excellence" on Friday at the Rochusclub. Youngster Lucius von Armin accepted the award from Andy Anson, the new CEO of ATP Europe, on behalf of tournament organisers.
Earlier this year the ATP extended their contract with the Düsseldorf Rochusclub Turnier GmbH for another five years, meaning that the official ATP World Team Championship will stay in Düsseldorf through at least 2012.
The event was founded in 1978 and is celebrating its 30th tournament this year.