Djokovic explained that he did not want to increase for himself, but instead relied on players in the rankings of the Grand Slams.
“I see the past, and when I talk about this, people like to say, ‘Okay, look at him, want more money’. It’s not that.”
“I’m just talking about overall. There aren’t many tennis players living in the sport globally. That’s not enough.
“It is also important to understand that we live in a very business world. The entertainment and sports businesses are very large.
“For the Grand Slam, they did a great job. So the U.S. Open added bonuses. Other Grand Slams are doing the same. But they also earned more than the previous year.
“Then the inflation part, it’s a completely different topic, but there are important topics to consider when you think about these things.
“Overall, it’s definitely a positive step.”
Earlier this year, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) launched a legal lawsuit against the governing bodies of tennis, citing “anti-competitive practices and blatant disregard for player welfare.”
The lawsuit by the players’ group co-founded by Djokovic aims to end what it describes as “monopoly control” of the Tennis Tour, as well as financial compensation from the ATP, WTA, the International Tennis League (ITF) and the International Tennis Element (ITIA).
Djokovic then said: “I have something in the lawsuit and then the same thing that I disagree with.”
Djokovic will start the U.S. Open against U.S. learner Tien at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York on Sunday.
