Novak Djokovic has announced that he is stepping away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), ending his formal involvement with the organization he co-founded in 2020 alongside Vasek Pospisil.<\/p>\n
In a statement shared on X<\/a>, formerly twitter, the 24-time Grand Slam champion cited ongoing concerns surrounding transparency, governance, and the way his voice and image have been represented, signaling a clear divergence between his values and the current direction of the association.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association,\u201d Djokovic wrote<\/a>. \u201cThis decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.\u201d<\/p>\n The PTPA was formed<\/a> during the 2020 US Open with the stated aim of giving players a stronger, independent voice outside of tennis\u2019s existing governance structures. Djokovic and Pospisil positioned the association as a response to long-standing dissatisfaction over player representation, revenue distribution, and decision-making power within the ATP and WTA.<\/p>\n Djokovic reiterated his pride in that original vision but made clear that it no longer aligns with how the organisation is currently operating.<\/p>\n \u201cI am proud of the vision that Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice,\u201d he said. \u201cBut it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.\u201d<\/p>\n While Djokovic did not explicitly reference specific developments, his decision comes amid a notable shift in the PTPA\u2019s strategy. In recent months, the association has been linked to legal action<\/a> targeting the ATP, WTA, ITF and the Grand Slam tournaments, challenging the sport\u2019s governance framework, commercial arrangements, and player compensation models.<\/p>\n That move from advocacy to litigation appears central to the philosophical divide Djokovic is alluding to.<\/p>\nFrom Reform Movement to Legal Action<\/h2>\n