{"id":389633,"date":"2026-01-05T13:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/389633\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:50:13","slug":"djokovic-leaves-co-founded-professional-tennis-players-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/389633\/","title":{"rendered":"Djokovic leaves co-founded Professional Tennis Players Association"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\u041d\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043aNovak Djokovic at the Hellenic Championship in Athens in November 2025 \/ Photo: Instagram\/@djokernole<\/a><\/p>\n

Novak Djokovic (world No. 4), a winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, has announced that he is leaving the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which he co-founded, citing<\/a> concerns over \u00abtransparency and governance.\u00bb<\/p>\n

\u00abAfter careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association. This decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance and the way my voice and image have been represented,\u00bb Djokovic wrote on X.<\/p>\n

The Serbian tennis player founded the alternative professional players\u2019 union alongside Canadian Vasek Pospisil in 2021. The mission of the PTPA is to advocate for athletes\u2019 interests both on and off the court.<\/p>\n

Djokovic noted that he is proud of having established the organization. However, according to the tennis player, his values have evolved as the association has progressed.<\/p>\n

\u00abI am proud of the vision that Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice \u2013 but it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization,\u00bb Djokovic noted.<\/p>\n

He added that, despite stepping away from the organization, he will continue to contribute to the sport, but only in a manner that remains fully aligned with his principles.<\/p>\n

\u00abI will continue to focus on my tennis, my family, and contributing to the sport in ways that reflect my principles and integrity. I wish the players and those involved the best as they move forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed,\u00bb Djokovic summarized.<\/p>\n

In March, the PTPA filed lawsuits against the ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA, alleging anti-competitive practices and a disregard for player welfare. Following Djokovic\u2019s departure, the association issued a statement<\/a> saying it had become the target \u00abof a coordinated defamation and witness intimidation campaign\u00bb as a result of these accusations.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, the campaign has been carried out \u00abthrough the spreading of inaccurate and misleading narratives intended to discredit the PTPA, its staff and its work.\u00bb<\/p>\n

In early November 2025, Djokovic paid<\/a> a tearful tribute to his late coach in Athens.<\/p>\n