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“After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association,” Djokovic posted on X., external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “This decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.<\/p>\n “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 organisation.<\/p>\n “I will continue to focus on my tennis, my family and contributing to the sport in ways that reflect my principles and integrity.<\/p>\n “I wish the players and those involved the best as they move forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed.”<\/p>\n Following Djokovic’s withdrawal, the PTPA said it had been the targets of “co-ordinated defamation and witness intimidation campaign” because of its’ litigation against the tours and Grand Slams.<\/p>\n It said this had been done “through the spreading of inaccurate and misleading narratives intended to discredit the PTPA, its staff and its work”.<\/p>\n “A federal court has already ruled this type of harassment improper and ordered it to cease,” a statement read.<\/p>\n “We are working closely with legal counsel, law enforcement and players to evaluate all available options to address the spread of misinformation.<\/p>\n “These attacks from non-player third parties will not distract us from our mission: pursuing meaningful reforms for all players.”<\/p>\n The PTPA set out to end an “unsustainable” schedule and “invasive searches of personal devices and random middle-of-the-night drug tests” by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).<\/p>\n It was also claimed in the legal action that there is collusion between the tours and the tournaments, which suppresses competition between tournaments and may artificially restrict prize money.<\/p>\n The complaint was brought by the PTPA and 12 players – including Pospisil and Australian former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios. They said the action was acting “on behalf of the entire player population”.<\/p>\n Current world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who was quoted criticising the hectic schedule in the lawsuit, said he did not support<\/a> the legal action.<\/p>\n The PTPA said: “Players created the PTPA to secure a stronger, more transparent voice in professional tennis.<\/p>\n “We always welcome the opportunity to address issues with any player, and remain available to do so.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n