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Novak Djokovic Leads PTPA's Legal Fight for Tennis Reform

Djokovic and the PTPA are challenging tennis's governing bodies to address player rights and scheduling issues.

  • Novak Djokovic, co-founder of the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA), is advocating for significant changes in professional tennis to support lower-ranked players.
  • The PTPA is preparing legal actions against the ATP and WTA to challenge non-competition clauses and address player burnout from overpacked schedules.
  • PTPA CEO Ahmad Nassar highlights the disparity in earnings between tennis players and athletes in other sports, calling for a 10-year plan to revamp the sport.
  • Tennis players like Stefanos Tsitsipas and Carlos Alcaraz have publicly criticized the demanding calendar, which they claim leads to physical and mental strain.
  • Despite his successful career, Djokovic remains committed to improving conditions for all players, emphasizing the need for fairness and sustainability in the sport.
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