{"id":497848,"date":"2026-01-07T02:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/497848\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T02:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:03:09","slug":"novak-djokovic-quits-professional-tennis-players-association-citing-concerns-regarding-transparency-governance-more-novak-djokovic-sports-tennis-celebrity-news-and-gossip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/497848\/","title":{"rendered":"Novak Djokovic Quits Professional Tennis Players Association, Citing \u2018Concerns Regarding Transparency, Governance\u2019 &#038; More | Novak Djokovic, Sports, Tennis | Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment, Photos and Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/novak-djokovic\/\" title=\"Novak Djokovic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Novak Djokovic<\/strong><\/a> announced a big career move. <\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Jan. 4, the 38-year-old Serbian tennis pro revealed that he was stepping back from the Professional Tennis Players Association in a statement shared on social media. <\/p>\n<p>He explained the decision, citing \u201congoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"hidearticle\">Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association,\u201d he wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DjokerNole\/status\/2007915011239551208\" onclick=\"getOutboundLink(&#039;https:\/\/x.com\/DjokerNole\/status\/2007915011239551208&#039;); return false;\">X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1426876\/novak-djokovic-quits-ptpa-amid-lawsuit\" onclick=\"getOutboundLink(&#039;https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1426876\/novak-djokovic-quits-ptpa-amid-lawsuit&#039;); return false;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E News<\/a>, <strong>Novak<\/strong> was one of the organizations cofounders. He and <strong>Vasek Pospisil<\/strong> joined forces in 2020 in an attempt to increase the percentage of prize money that players earn when competing in Grand Slam competitions. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am proud of the vision that <strong>Vasek <\/strong>and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice \u2013 but it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization,\u201d he added in his statement.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding, the athlete wrote, \u201cI will continue to focus on my tennis, my family, and contributing to the sport in ways that reflect my principles and integrity. I wish the players and those involved the best as they move forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hours later, the organization issued a statement on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ptpaplayers\/status\/2007995991954256280\" onclick=\"getOutboundLink(&#039;https:\/\/x.com\/ptpaplayers\/status\/2007995991954256280&#039;); return false;\">X<\/a>, writing, \u201cPlayers created the PTPA to secure a stronger, more transparent voice in professional tennis. The PTPA is governed by players and operates with open communication, collaboration decisions, and regular engagement. We always welcome the opportunity to address issues with any player, and remain available to do so.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>If you missed it, Novak <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/Novak-Djokovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ended a partnership<\/a> with another famous player last year. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Novak Djokovic announced a big career move. 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