US EditionNovak Djokovic cuts ties with Professional Tennis Players Association he co-founded
- On Jan 4, Novak Djokovic said he would step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association, citing concerns about transparency, governance and his representation.
- The Professional Tennis Players Association sued the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency in a March class-action, later adding the four Grand Slam tournaments; Djokovic was not a plaintiff, Vasek Pospisil and others filed the case.
- Novak Djokovic, 24-time Grand Slam champion, previously said, `I am proud of the vision that Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice`.
- The PTPA said in November it was close to a deal with Tennis Australia as the Australian Open begins in Melbourne on Jan 18 and kicks off the new Grand Slam season.
- Djokovic said he will now prioritise his tennis, family and contributing to the sport with integrity, while the PTPA aims to negotiate collective bargaining agreements and increase player earnings access.
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Former world number one Novak Djokovic will skip the Adelaide ATP 250 tournament, which precedes the first Slam tournament of the year.
The Serb does not feel ready yet and dispenses with the preparation tournament in Adelaide before the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic refrains from the preparation tournament in Adelaide before the Australian Open in Melbourne. He is not yet physically ready to compete again before the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, the tennis star announced. The 38-year-old competed against Lorenzo Musetti on 8 November. After his final victory against the Italian in Athens, Djokovic had to give up the ATP Finals due to a shoulder injury. "This is very disappointing f…
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Kyrgios urges Djokovic to play 'as long as possible' after Adelaide pullout
Nick Kyrgios urged Novak Djokovic to stay in tennis "as long as possible" after the Serbian great Tuesday pulled out of his only lead-up tournament to the Australian Open, saying he was "not quite physically ready".
The Grand Slam record winner travels to the Australian Open without any match practice this year. As a reason for his rejection in Adelaide, he calls lack of fitness.
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