General • December 12, 2024
This year marked another period of meaningful momentum and growth for the PTPA. While the first 12 months following the appointment of Executive Director Ahmad Nassar primarily focused on establishing the organization’s structural framework, building a team, and launching a player relations and advocacy strategy, “year two” has seen the PTPA make significant progress with […]
General • November 26, 2024
The PTPA recognizes that players face numerous physical and mental challenges year round, including stress, injuries, health issues and much more. As part of its commitment to protecting and empowering player well-being, the PTPA is excited host players and player teams for a Mental Health & Performance Virtual Summit from Tuesday, Dec. 3 to Thursday, […]
General • November 18, 2024
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and Topspin Sports Centre are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership designed to offer players an unparalleled experience during their stay in Dubai.
General • November 4, 2024
Recognizing players’ unique global needs, the PTPA has launched a new international concierge services program, PTPA Global Services, to provide players and their teams local support in temporary training locations. PTPA Global Services has launched in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, based on the country’s popularity as an offseason training destination, but aims to expand to […]
General • Thought Leadership • October 23, 2024
As part of the PTPA’s commitment to advancing meaningful, logical, and lasting anti-doping reform in professional tennis, the PTPA has actively collaborated with the World Players Association to identify solutions and best practices for improving the current anti-doping system’s numerous shortcomings. Following extensive research and analyses on WADA’s approach and anti-doping programs across global sports, […]
General • Thought Leadership • October 18, 2024
As part of the PTPA’s ongoing research and analyses on key player welfare issues, PTPA Medical Director Dr. Robby Sikka recently spearheaded a report examining the health of professional tennis players.
General • October 15, 2024
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) is taking decisive action by enlisting three powerhouse global law firms to advocate for concrete improvements in professional tennis worldwide. Spearheaded by the formidable Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, this comprehensive no-holds barred effort will scrutinize both tours, the ITF, Grand Slams, ITIA, and beyond. This bold move comes […]
In The News • October 14, 2024
As Jannik Sinner wonders whether he could still be banned for failing two doping tests, a players’ association is asking the Grand Slams and two main tours to pay for a legal defence fund for athletes.
In The News • October 3, 2024
The players’ association founded by Novak Djokovic is weighing up a programme of legal challenges that could reshape the world game.
In The News • October 2, 2024
Everybody hurts. The Grand Slams may be over for 2024, but the ATP and WTA tours roll on remorselessly. Carlos Alcaraz recently remarked that the schedule is “going to kill us in some way.” World No. 1 Iga Swiatek added “it won’t end well.” The evidence is mounting that tennis stars are struggling to cope with the demands of the day job. The grind of the tour will ultimately impact the quality of the product if players literally can’t stand up to it.