PTPA Sues Tennis Governing Bodies Over Anticompetitive Practices

The lawsuits, filed in the U.S., U.K., and EU, allege systemic abuse, suppressed earnings, and unsafe conditions for players.

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and 22 players have filed lawsuits against the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, accusing them of operating as a 'cartel' to suppress competition and player earnings.
The lawsuits highlight issues such as capped prize money, forced NIL agreements, unsustainable schedules, and unsafe playing conditions like extreme heat and late-night matches.
Players reportedly receive only 10-20% of revenue generated by tournaments, far below the revenue shares seen in other professional sports leagues.
The PTPA seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief, and structural reforms, including fairer revenue sharing, improved working conditions, and a revamped ranking system.
The governing bodies have not yet issued public statements in response to the lawsuits, which aim to secure systemic changes for current and future players.