Novak Djokovic on Tuesday announced his departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association, the organization he founded along with Vasek Pospisil back in 2020.
The PTPA was formed to provide legal representation, support, and a voice for players against institutions such as the ATP and WTA Tours, plus the ITF. In March of 2025, the PTPA filed an antitrust lawsuit that named the ATP, WTA, ITF, and International Tennis Integrity Agency as defendants.
Any future PTPA dealings, however, will not involve Djokovic.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association,” the 38-year-old Serb posted on Twitter. “This decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.
“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. I will continue to focus on my tennis, my family, and contributing to the sport in ways that reflect my principles and integrity. I wish the players and those involved the best as they move forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed.”
For now, Djokovic will be focused on on-court affairs. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has the upcoming Australian Open on his calendar, but he will not play any warmup tournaments prior to the season’s first major. Djokovic recently withdrew from next week’s ATP 250 event in Adelaide.
“To all my fans in Adelaide, unfortunately I’m not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week,” the world No. 4 stated. “It’s personally very disappointing to me as I have such great memories of winning the title there two years ago. I was really excited about returning as it truly felt like playing at home.
“My focus is now on my preparation for the Australian Open and I look forward to arriving in Melbourne soon and seeing all the tennis fans in Australia.”
only plays slams these days