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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 […]

General • Thought Leadership • October 23, 2024

Anti-Doping Reform: Best Practices from the World Players Association & PTPA

As part of the PTPA’s commitment to advancing meaningful, logical, and lasting anti-doping reform in professional tennis, the PTPA has actively collaborated with the World Players Association to identify solutions and best practices for improving the current anti-doping system’s numerous shortcomings. Following extensive research and analyses on WADA’s approach and anti-doping programs across global sports, […]

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.

General • October 15, 2024

PTPA Launches Proactive Strategy to Overhaul Failing Tennis System

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 […]