Players accuse tennis governing bodies of running cartel' in lawsuit
Briefly

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, has escalated its campaign for player rights by filing a lawsuit against the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, ITF, and ITIA. Citing systemic issues that include suppressed competition and restrictive earnings, the lawsuit details how the governing bodies operate as a cartel, affecting players' welfare and income. With prominent players supporting the action, the PTPA claims this step is crucial after years of unsuccessful reform attempts, highlighting the need for a more equitable tennis landscape.
The PTPA has filed a lawsuit against tennis governing bodies, alleging systemic abuse and anti-competitive practices that suppress player rights and earnings.
The lawsuit argues that ATP, WTA, and other bodies maintain a cartel-like control, limiting competition and keeping player incomes low for decades.
This legal action is seen as a necessary response to years of failed reform efforts, aimed at ensuring players have better rights and opportunities.
PTPA’s lawsuit highlights the need for change in tennis, emphasizing the detrimental impact of restrictive rules that prevent tournaments from offering competitive prize money.
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