Schism Ahead of tennis gates, reminiscent of the European Super League – UEFA – football and Euroleague – FIBA - in basketball!
OR Professional Tennis Player Associationthe unioncreated in 2019 by Novak Djokovic Together with Canadian Wesk Pospsil in order to represent athletes and athletes, who are in the first 500k of the world rankingsannounced today (18/03) that he filed lawsuits against the administrative bodies of tennis: Men’s ATP, WTA Women, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)! The lawsuits were filed in order for PTPA to disclose ‘corrupt, illegal and abusive system»Of the sport. Essentially characterizes the largest administrative instruments in tennis as “Cartel”, which suppresses wages, players’ opportunities and competitive tournaments “to the detriment of athletes and fans”!
The lawsuits were filed at the same time In the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union and according to what PTPA says in its announcement, “They reveal how the corrupt tennis governs exploit, silence and take advantage of players to earn personal benefits through monopoly control“, While claiming that these legal actions”have the Support for more than 250 top men and female tenantsincluding most of the top 20 athletes“, Who met to discuss all the issues and gave a absolutely positive answer.
The lawsuit was filed in these three cities to reflect the world’s worldwide jurisdiction violations of antitrust legislationwith the aim of overthrowing the fundamental structure of one of the most popular world sports.
Named plaintiffs include several well -known players from all over the world, such as Nick Kyrgios From Australia, the Sorana Kirtea From Romania, the Riley Opelka from the US and others.
A PTPA spokesman said over 250 professional players at all levels of the sport, as well as the organization’s executive committee, including Djokovic -who is pushing for legal disputes for two years- as well as former Top-10 players, Ons Zamber and Umbert Hourcazsupport the action.
“Players do not have the luxury of waiting indefinitely for substantial change. In spite of our repeated concerns, We have received empty promises. Current Conditions – Employment Programs, Economic Uncertainty and inadequate Support – are unsustainable“, Said Kirtea.
The lawsuit names four Grand Slam tournaments, Wimbledon, Australian, French and US Openas responsible with ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA. Grand Slam, he says, act in consultation with the defendants’to get rich at the expense of players, at the expense of fans and play‘.
“Players require the same rights, protections and fair treatment for which athletes have competed and won in other major sports -such as NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, NWSL, International Football and International Cricket“, Said a statement by the PTPA that announces its treatment.
PTPA’s lawsuit claims that ATP and WTA Tours are involved in price setting, Setting the compensation that professional tennis players can earn from their events while stopping to have competitive tournaments, limiting sanctions and licenses.
“The defendants do this by limiting the tournament award with cash prizes and limiting players’ ability to earn money off the field“, Says the lawsuit. “Instead of being determined by market forces, players’ profits are subject to restrictions agreed by the defendants and their co-conspirators”
The ranking system is also at the center of the treatment. States that the system dictates’In which tournaments can players fight, how much compensation they earn and if they receive some sponsorship opportunities. Defendants give ranking points to players only if they play in tournaments produced by co-consciousness of the defendants”
PTPA’s lawsuits mark the first important intervention of players In a long -term battle between tours and Grand Slam to control the future of tennis.
“Tennis has broken. Behind the glittering showcase, promoted by the defendants, the players are trapped in an unjust system, which exploits their talent, suppresses their profits and endangers their health and safety.
We have exhausted all the options for reform through the dialogue and the government bodies have left us with any choice but to seek accountability through the courts.
The correction of these systemic failures is not about disturbing tennis, it is to save it for future generations of players and fans“, Stressed PTPA’s executive director Ahmad Nassar.
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Today, The PTPA and Over a Dozen Players, on Behalf of the Entire Professional Population, Filed a Sweeping Series of Legal Actions Against the ATP, WTA, ITF and Itia to Reform Professional Tennis. https://t.co/1r4lwqpopp
– Professional Tennis Players Association (@ptpaplayers) March 18, 2025
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