General • August 21, 2024
Prior to the U.S. Open main draw, the PTPA hosted players and player support teams at the NBA Players Association Headquarters in New York for an information session highlighting the PTPA’s latest news, efforts with governing bodies, player services and benefits, and more. The session gave players and player support teams a chance to unwind […]
General • July 29, 2024
Tennis players are among the world’s most frequent flyers, with the tennis season running approximately 44 weeks per year. Players constantly travel and compete around the globe, resulting in countless hours at airports. The PTPA’s work with players and player teams has revealed that travel is one of the biggest pain points that players face, […]
General • Leadership Team • Thought Leadership • July 26, 2024
Collaboration and idea sharing between players associations across sport is an invaluable way to advance players associations’ shared goal of safeguarding athlete well-being. In this spirit, the NBA Players Association (NBPA) recently hosted its second-annual Performance Summit at The Sanctuary in Andalucia, Spain, providing a forum for top athletes, executives, and thought leaders in the […]
General • July 10, 2024
In an incredible step for semi-professional tennis, IBP Tenis and the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) have announced a landmark collaboration focused on expanding opportunities for semi-professional men’s and women’s players.
General • July 5, 2024
Before the on-court action kicked off at The Championships, Wimbledon, the PTPA hosted players, coaches, agents, and others colleagues from throughout the tennis community at its second annual The Players’ Lawn Party at Wimbledon.
General • Thought Leadership • June 12, 2024
In honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, June 16, the PTPA caught up with Argentine player Marco Trungelliti about fatherhood, his favorite memories with his son, and how becoming a dad has impacted his professional tennis career. Continue reading to learn more about Marco and his experience as as father. Happy Father’s Day to all […]
General • June 5, 2024
Veteran Mental Performance Coach Damon Valentino appointed First PTPA Mental Fitness Director Washington, D.C., June 5, 2024 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), global advocates for women’s and men’s professional tennis players, today announced the launch of the PTPA Mental Fitness Program. This groundbreaking initiative reaffirms the PTPA’s commitment to player welfare by providing […]
In The News • May 17, 2024
The World Players Association, a global advocacy group for professional athlete unions and players associations, has accepted the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) as a member organization following an application process that included a review by the World Players Executive Committee and staff.
General • May 16, 2024
The PTPA will collaborate with fellow World Players members, including the NFLPA, NBPA, WNBPA, MLBPA, and FICA, to protect and defend athlete rights worldwide Washington D.C., May 16, 2024 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), global advocates for women’s and men’s professional tennis players, today announced it joined the World Players Association (World Players). […]
General • Thought Leadership • May 2, 2024
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact and achievements that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans have contributed to the United States’ history and culture. In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the PTPA caught up with two-time women’s doubles champion Sabrina Santamaria […]