The 24-time Grand Slam champion mentioned his values are now not aligned with the organisation’s present route
LONDON:
Novak Djokovic introduced on Sunday he was leaving the skilled gamers’ union he co-founded in 2020, citing “issues concerning transparency and governance” throughout the physique.
The Skilled Tennis Gamers Affiliation (PTPA), based by the present world No. 4 and Canadian Vasek Pospisil, took authorized motion in March 2025 in opposition to tennis governing our bodies, denouncing “anti-competitive restraints and abusive practices”.
The motion additionally highlighted the “unsustainable schedule” for gamers, with tournaments scheduled 11 months out of 12 by each the boys’s ATP¨and ladies’s WTA.
“After cautious consideration, I’ve determined to step away fully from the Skilled Tennis Gamers Affiliation”, Djokovic posted on social media.
“This choice comes after ongoing issues concerning transparency, governance, and the way in which my voice and picture have been represented.
“I’m pleased with the imaginative and prescient that Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving gamers a stronger, impartial voice – nevertheless it has grow to be clear that my values and strategy are now not aligned with the present route of the group.”
The 38-year-old 24-time Grand Slam winner mentioned he’ll “proceed to concentrate on my tennis, my household, and contributing to the game in ways in which mirror my ideas and integrity”.
Djokovic is aiming for a record-breaking twenty fifth main title on the upcoming Australian Open and can subsequent participate within the ATP occasion in Adelaide from January 12-17 as a part of his preparations for the beginning of the brand new season.
