PTPA Files Global Lawsuits, Accuses Tennis Bodies of Exploitation
The Djokovic-led union claims systemic abuse and anti-competitive practices by ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, while governing bodies reject the allegations.
- The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has filed lawsuits in the US, UK, and EU against major tennis organizations, including ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA.
- The PTPA accuses these organizations of operating as a cartel, exploiting players, suppressing earnings, and endangering health and safety.
- The union asserts that restrictive ranking systems and excessive scheduling prevent players from pursuing alternative opportunities and create unsustainable workloads.
- PTPA leaders, including Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, emphasize that the legal action is driven by demands for fairness, safety, and dignity, not financial gain.
- The ATP and WTA have dismissed the claims as baseless, while the ITIA has confirmed receipt of the legal complaint.