The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), co-founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, has initiated legal proceedings against the sport’s governing bodies, including the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). This move marks a significant escalation in the organization’s efforts to address what it describes as systemic issues within professional tennis.

The PTPA alleges that these governing bodies have engaged in anti-competitive practices, collusion, and a disregard for player welfare. Among the grievances cited are the suppression of competition between tournaments, which has reportedly led to reduced prize money, and the imposition of an unsustainable schedule that places undue physical and mental strain on players. The organization also highlights concerns over the use of different tennis balls that may contribute to injuries, as well as the lack of transparency in ranking systems and sponsorship restrictions.

Ahmad Nassar, the Executive Director of the PTPA, has emphasized the need for a fair and transparent system that prioritizes the rights, health, and safety of players. He has stated that the current structure exploits players’ talents while suppressing their earnings and jeopardizing their well-being. The legal actions, filed in multiple jurisdictions including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, aim to hold these governing bodies accountable and push for meaningful reforms.

The PTPA’s initiative has garnered support from a wide range of players, including some of the top-ranked athletes in the sport. This collective action underscores the growing discontent among players regarding the existing governance of tennis. The outcome of these legal proceedings could have far-reaching implications for the sport, potentially reshaping its structure to better serve the interests of its players.

Novak Djokovic in 2025

Novak Djokovic

7 - 4win/loss

Hard
7-4
Rank
5
High
1
37 year old
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2025 Highlights
SF
Australian Open
QF
Brisbane
2nd
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Currently ranked no.5, Novak played his last match on the 8th of March when he lost to world no.85 Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the 2nd round in Indian Wells (draw).

Currently, during this season Novak has managed to achieve an overall 7-4 win-loss record. Novak Djokovic’s best result of the present year was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open.

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