The ATP have issued a lengthy statement in response to Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios and other players launching a legal challenge against tennis’ governing bodies. The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which was set up by Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, is taking legal action against the ATP, WTA and other organisations in what could prove to be a historic moment for the sport.
A total of 12 current and former players, including Djokovic, Pospisil and Kyrgios, are listed as plaintiffs alongside the PTPA. In a statement, they vowed to expose alleged ‘systemic abuse, anti-competitive practices, and a blatant disregard for player welfare that have persisted for decades’.
The list of allegations relates to eight sub-sections, which are: collusion to reduce competition, fixing prize money, suppressing player earnings, ranking points mandates, maintaining an unsustainable schedule, disregard for players, exploiting players financially and violating privacy rights.
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