PTPA Lawsuit Challenges Tennis Governance Over Player Rights and Revenue

Novak Djokovic distances himself from the lawsuit, while players and governing bodies remain divided on the allegations.

The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) filed lawsuits in New York, Brussels, and London, accusing the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA of anti-competitive practices and neglecting player welfare.
Novak Djokovic, co-founder of the PTPA, clarified his absence as a plaintiff, emphasizing the need for other players to take leadership roles and expressing disagreement with some aspects of the lawsuit.
The lawsuit outlines eight major complaints, including fixed prize money, an unsustainable calendar, and privacy violations, and claims to have consulted over 250 players before filing.
Players are divided, with Nick Kyrgios supporting the lawsuit, Carlos Alcaraz distancing himself from it, and Coco Gauff expressing a neutral stance focused on equitable revenue sharing.
The ATP and WTA have dismissed the lawsuit as divisive and misguided, defending their governance practices and rejecting the PTPA's claims.