Novak Djokovic says he has “completely quit” the Professional Tennis Players Association he co-founded, citing concerns about “transparency and governance”.
Serbian Djokovic, 38, and Canadian tennis player Vasek Pospisil founded the League of Disengaged Players in 2021.
In March 2025, the PTPA launched legal proceedings against tennis’ governing bodies, including the ATP and WTA tours, claiming “anti-competitive conduct and blatant disregard for player welfare”.
Both the ATP and WTA have strongly denied the accusations and said they will defend their positions.
Djokovic, who has won 24 Grand Slam titles, said at the time that he disagreed with all of the PTPA’s claims and has now ended his cooperation with the organization.
Djokovic posted on X: “After careful consideration, I have decided to completely withdraw from the Professional Tennis Players Association.”, external
“This decision follows ongoing concerns about transparency, governance and the way my voice and image are represented.
“I was proud of the vision that Vasek and I shared when we founded the PTPA, which was to provide players with a stronger, independent voice – but it became clear that my values and approach no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.
“I will continue to focus on my tennis, my family and contributing to the sport in a way that reflects my principles and integrity. I wish the players and those involved the best moving forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed.”
BBC Sport has contacted the PTPA for comment.
