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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.

In The News • September 4, 2024

Upsets, Late Nights Put Focus on Player Fatigue at U.S. Open

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 • May 24, 2024

Player Social Marketability Index: PTPA x Zoomph Report

As part of the PTPA’s strategic partnership with digital intelligence platform Zoomph, the organizations are collaborating on a series of reports analyzing the impact and value of players’ social media presence. The third…