Bates considering future with LTA

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Former Davis Cup captain Jeremy Bates is trying to determine if he has a future at the Lawn Tennis Association.

Following LTA chief executive Roger Draper's restructuring programme, the 44-year-old's role has become unclear.

"I'm sure I'll still be involved in tennis," said Bates, who became interim head of performance after quitting his Davis Cup post in July.

"I've spoken to Roger. There are potential areas inside and outside the LTA, but I'm looking at my whole life."

Bates, a former British number one, took over as Davis Cup captain in January 2004 but led the squad to just two wins from six matches.

I can't get away from the nuts and bolts of performance tennis Jeremy Bates

In the aftermath of his resignation, Draper assured Bates that he would have "a broader coaching role with the LTA".

However, Draper has since drafted in high-profile coaches Paul Annacone, Brad Gilbert, Carl Maes and Peter Lundgren, Bates' former doubles partner, to lead a new-look LTA.

Bates also saw his chances of being repositioned as the head of men's tennis fade when that role when to another former Davis Cup captain, Paul Hutchins.

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Despite the uncertainty, Bates insists he wants to continue an active role in tennis, and in particular, coaching.

"I can't get away from the nuts and bolts of performance tennis," he told BBC Sport.

"There is nothing better to look in peoples' eyes, to see their desire and to advise them - that's very rewarding."

Bates, who lost his quarter-final of the Masters at the Royal Albert Hall to Goran Ivanisevic on Friday, is also keen to play more events on the ATP Tour of Champions.

"I'd love to play more because it's so much fun," he said.

"But the draws are very small and Andre Agassi may come in and Pete Sampras has also been asking questions about joining, too."