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In The News • April 12, 2025

PTPA Welcomes Player Letter As More Pressure For Change

Professional Tennis Players’ Association chief Ahmad Nassar welcomed the demand by the world’s top-ranked players for higher prize money at the Grand Slams and believes the move is a direct consequence of the advocacy group’s calls for change.

In The News • March 19, 2025

ATP, WTA Sued by Pospisil-Led PTPA for Restraining Player Pay

In a case that could reshape the governance of professional tennis, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and 12 players including Vasek Pospisil, Nick Kyrgios and Anastasia Rodionova on Tuesday sued the four major tennis organizations.

In The News • March 19, 2025

What Tennis Players Really Want From a Lawsuit Against Their Sport

Tuesday’s tennis antitrust lawsuit issued by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and player plaintiffs from across the men’s and women’s game labeled the biggest governing bodies in tennis as a “cartel” and accused them of running a “corrupt, abusive and illegal” system.

General • December 12, 2024

2024 Highlights: PTPA Year in Review

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 […]

General • November 26, 2024

PTPA to Host Mental Health & Performance Virtual Summit

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 […]

General • Thought Leadership • October 18, 2024

PTPA Releases Tennis Player Health Report

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.

In The News • October 2, 2024

Tennis Injuries Keep Coming As PTPA Publishes Player Welfare Report

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.