Novak Djokovic quits players’ union he co-founded over transparency, governance concerns
The 24-time grand slam winner was also unhappy with how the body represented his voice and image, plans to now focus on tennis and family
Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players’ union he co-founded in 2020, citing “concerns regarding transparency and governance” within the body.
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), founded by the current world No 4 and Canadian Vasek Pospisil, filed a class-action lawsuit in March 2025 against the women’s and men’s tours, the International Tennis Federation and the sport’s integrity agency.
The lawsuit accused the organisations of “systemic abuse, anti-competitive practices, and a blatant disregard for player welfare”.
Additionally, it stated that players should gain access to more earnings, arguing that the governing bodies that oversee the four grand slam tournaments and other professional events “cap the prize money tournaments award and limit players’ ability to earn money off the court”.
The action also highlighted the “unsustainable schedule” for players, with tournaments scheduled 11 months out of 12 by both the men’s ATP and women’s WTA.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association,” Djokovic posted on social media.