PTPA Lawsuits Escalate With New Accusations Against ATP at Miami Open
Novak Djokovic distances himself from legal action while calling for unity and systemic reform in tennis governance.
- The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) has filed lawsuits in the U.S., EU, and UK, alleging anti-competitive practices, systemic abuse, and disregard for player welfare by tennis governing bodies.
- On March 21, 2025, the PTPA added a new lawsuit accusing the ATP of coercing players to disavow the legal action at the Miami Open.
- Novak Djokovic, co-founder of the PTPA, is not a plaintiff in the lawsuits, citing his desire for other players to take the lead and expressing disagreement with some aspects of the filings.
- Prominent players remain divided, with Carlos Alcaraz distancing himself from the lawsuit and Coco Gauff expressing neutrality while advocating for fairer revenue distribution.
- Tennis governing bodies, including the ATP and WTA, have rejected the PTPA's claims, labeling the lawsuits divisive and vowing to defend their positions.