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.
General • Winners Alliance • September 25, 2024
Apeak Tennis bolsters PTPA’s growing suite of mental and physical health and wellness services Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2024 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), global advocates for women’s and men’s professional tennis players, today announced a new partnership with Apeak Tennis (Apeak), tennis’ top-ranked mental performance application. As the Official Mental Performance App […]
In The News • September 11, 2024
Aryna Sabalenka, the eventual 2024 US Open champion, took the court for her third-round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova on Arthur Ashe Stadium at 12:08 a.m. It was the latest-ever start for a match at the US Open.
General • September 6, 2024
What’s one thing that all professional tennis players have in common? Copious amounts of travel. With players traveling the world nearly year-round to compete, the PTPA partnered with Hilton to provide incremental support to players as they seek to make their travels more comfortable and convenient. Earlier this year, the PTPA introduced Hilton as its […]
In The News • September 4, 2024
Shock upsets, marathon encounters and late nights are nothing new at the U.S. Open, but a handful of notable matches at the year’s final Grand Slam have put the sport and its packed season schedule under greater scrutiny.
General • August 28, 2024
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health care company, announced its partnership with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), global advocates for professional tennis players. Talkspace will serve as the PTPA’s exclusive mental health technology partner, granting players, their families, and their support teams free, 24/7 access to Talkspace’s […]