Novak Djokovic has decided to quit Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), an organization for the players he co-founded. Djokovic’s decision came in just a few days before the Australian Open 2026, where the Serbian will be chasing his 25th Grand Slam title.
The PTPA came into existence in 2021, with Djokovic and Canadian Vasek Pospisil, with an aim to represent the players who are independent contractors in a sport which is largely individual.
Among all the goals of PTPA, one was to become union that negotiates the agreements for a player like the ones in a team sport. However, nothing of that sort has happened. Taking to
“After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association. This decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented,” Djokovic wrote on X.
“I am proud of the vision that Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice – but it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization,” the 38-year-old further added.
