Djokovic disagrees with parts of PTPA lawsuit against governing bodies
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Novak Djokovic expressed partial disagreement with a class-action lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) against the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, citing issues with the lawsuit's wording and content. The lawsuit accuses the governing bodies of anti-competitive practices. Djokovic, a co-founder of PTPA, is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit and emphasized his desire for better player representation without causing division in tennis.
Key Points
Djokovic disagrees with some aspects of the PTPA's lawsuit against tennis governing bodies.
The lawsuit accuses the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA of anti-competitive practices.
Djokovic, a co-founder of PTPA, is not listed as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
He believes some wording in the lawsuit is too strong but trusts the legal team's strategy.
The lawsuit targets issues like prize money, ranking systems, and the tennis calendar.
ATP and WTA have responded negatively to the lawsuit.
Other players like Carlos Alcaraz, Nick Kyrgios, Coco Gauff, and Aryna Sabalenka have varying reactions to the lawsuit.
