Players allege earnings are kept artificially lowRanking system and doping policies also under attackThe player advocacy organization founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil has launched a lawsuit against the governing bodies of professional tennis, marking an escalation in its battle to secure better rights for players.The six-year-old Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which has struggled to drive change from outside the system, is now pursuing legal action against the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The 163-page complaint, filed in the US district court for the southern district of New York, lists 12 current and former players as plaintiffs, including Pospisil, Nick Kyrgios and Sorana Cîrstea. It alleges that the governing bodies have systematically suppressed competition, manipulated prize money structures and imposed restrictive ranking systems that prevent players from seeking alterna...
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, has launched a lawsuit against the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, accusing them of operating as a "cartel" that suppresses player earnings, restricts competition, and violates player rights through restrictive ranking systems, non-compete clauses, and invasive anti-doping practices. The lawsuit also cites concerns about player welfare, including disregard for health and safety. The governing bodies vow to defend their positions.
