The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA), co-founded by Novak Djokovic, has launched an antitrust lawsuit against key organizations in professional tennis, alleging they monopolize player pay and conditions. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, contends that these governing bodies, including the ATP and WTA Tours, violate both state and federal laws. The PTPA seeks to enhance players' earnings and claims that the current system limits prize money and off-court revenue. Responses from the ATP and WTA indicate they will vigorously defend against the allegations, arguing that player compensation has increased significantly in recent years.
The organizations that run professional tennis hold "complete control over the players' pay and working conditions," creating an anti-competitive environment.
The PTPA lawsuit aims for a jury trial to enhance players' earnings, claiming governing bodies limit prize money and off-court income.
Both the WTA and ATP Tour reject the PTPA's claims, asserting they have increased player compensation significantly and label the lawsuit as "baseless".
The ATP criticized the PTPA for choosing "division and distraction through misinformation" rather than collaborative progress for players.
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