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In The News • September 24, 2025

PTPA adds Grand Slams to ATP, WTA antitrust suit

The Professional Tennis Players Association has requested leave to add the governing bodies of tennis’ four Grand Slams — Tennis Australia, the All England Lawn Tennis Club, French Tennis Federation and USTA — as defendants in its antitrust suit against the ATP and WTA tours in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of N.Y.

General • Thought Leadership • September 12, 2025

PTPA Releases Player Upper Extremity Injuries Report

As part of the PTPA’s commitment to protecting and advancing player welfare, Medical Director Dr. Robby Sikka continues to spearhead research that sheds light on the health challenges players face on tour. His latest research focuses on upper extremity injuries, examining rates, trends, and contributing risk factors. The reporting reveals several valuable insights into how […]

In The News • August 25, 2025

PTPA Hosts Inaugural Beyond The Court Summit During U.S. Open In New York City

New York City is bustling with tennis fans. They are flooding the city, to watch the 2025 US Open, which started on August 18th. There’s something different about the open this year. For the first time, the PTPA organized two days of programming to highlight and educate on player wellness.

General • August 5, 2025

PTPA to Host First Annual Beyond the Court Summit in Support of Player Wellness

2025 Summit focused on elevating mental fitness, health, and recovery in sport Before the final Slam of the year gets underway in New York City, the PTPA will host its first annual Beyond the Court Summit, a two-night event centered on elevating mental fitness, health, and recovery in sport. Curated by PTPA Mental Fitness Director […]

In The News • June 23, 2025

Oura Partners with PTPA on Performance Data

Ōura is providing members of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) with its Oura Ring 4 on a first-come, first-serve basis to provide more performance data, particularly around the athletes’ lives off the court: sleep, recovery and overall health.

In The News • May 8, 2025

ATP Tour Can’t Threaten Players in Antitrust Suit, Judge Says

A federal judge in New York on Wednesday ordered the ATP Tour to refrain from retaliating or threatening to retaliate against players who might join the antitrust class action lawsuit led by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), Vasek Pospisil and other players.

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 • March 18, 2025

The PTPA and Tennis Players File Historic Legal Actions Against Governing Bodies Exposing Corrupt, Illegal, and Abusive System

WASHINGTON, D.C., NEW YORK, LONDON, and BRUSSELS, March 18, 2025 – Following years of good-faith efforts to reform professional tennis, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has taken decisive legal action. Today, the PTPA, alongside over a dozen professional tennis players, and on behalf of the entire player population, and renowned international law firm and […]

General • January 29, 2025

PTPA Launches Pro-Bono Legal Program, Ensuring Players Worldwide Equitable Access to Counsel & Due Process 

Global law firms King & Spalding LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP to serve as founding partners of the PTPA’s pioneering Athlete Counsel & Equity (ACE) Program Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2025 – The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the leading advocates for professional tennis players worldwide, today announced the launch of its Athlete […]

General • January 8, 2025

PTPA and PTCA Partner to Usher In New Era of Support for Players and Coaches

MELBOURNE, Australia – January 8, 2025 – From the site of the Australian Open, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and Professional Tennis Coaches Association (PTCA) have announced an exclusive strategic partnership. Spurred by a shared commitment to enhancing opportunities for the professional tennis community, this alliance aims to unify the efforts of professional players […]

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 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

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 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 4, 2024

PTPA Launches Global Services Program to Support Players’ International Needs

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 […]