Tennis Mailbag: Breaking Down the Players’ Media Protest at Roland Garros Top players participated in the move, bringing attention to their push for a revamped revenue-sharing model with the majors. Sports Illustrated · May 27
Henry Patten criticises lack of ATP ‘crisis management’ after escape from Dubai British doubles player Henry Patten was among those stranded in Dubai after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East last weekend The Independent UK · Mar 7
Breakaway union stands behind Tara Moore’s $20m legal battle against WTA The breakaway players union has thrown its weight behind Tara Moore’s $20m legal battle against the WTA in a new front in tennis’s civil war The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Players’ group’s $1bn breakaway tour plan pushes tennis to brink of civil war The players’ lobby group embroiled in a lawsuit with tennis authorities is seeking $1bn in investment to fund a radical restructure based around a new Pinnacle Tour The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial players peace deal revealed for first time Details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association have been published for the first time The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Emma Raducanu says late-night opener ‘makes no sense’ in swipe at Australia Open Emma Raducanu has criticised the Australian Open’s ‘very difficult’ scheduling after being lined up to compete late at night on the opening day The Guardian - UK · Jan 17
Djokovic's new approach heading into the Australian Open: '24 is not a bad number' Novak Djokovic is gearing up for another shot at a 25th Grand Slam title The Independent UK · Jan 17
The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood The Independent UK · Jan 16
Australian Open prize money increased to record high thanks to Tennis Australia boost Men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket $4.15m each while players who lose in qualifying still take home at least $40,500 The Guardian - AU · Jan 6
Novak Djokovic Officially Exits PTPA Amid Concerns Over Transparency, Governance Novak Djokovic exits the PTPA, citing transparency and governance issues, leaving fans and the tennis world questioning the association's future direction. International Business Times · Jan 5
Novak Djokovic issues shock statement as 24-time Grand Slam champion leaves union he founded Serb founded PTPA in 2021 Evening Standard · Jan 4
Novak Djokovic cuts ties with Professional Tennis Players Association he co-founded Last March, the PTPA sued tennis’ governing bodies, including the ATP and WTA The Independent UK · Jan 4
Jannik Sinner calls out grand slams for delaying welfare and prize money talks Men’s world No 2 Jannik Sinner said there is ‘nothing stopping’ organisers addressing issues such as pensions, healthcare and maternity The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
Tennis Mailbag: What the Top Players Want From the Four Majors How the sports’ biggest names are pushing for better benefits, more say and a greater proportion of revenue. Sports Illustrated · Oct 1, 2025
Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2025 Tennis Mailbag: Where Naomi Osaka Goes From Here The four-time major champion announced that she had parted ways with coach Patrick Mouratoglou following middling results. Will the change spur a career renaissance?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025 Grand slam organisers ready to make concessions for players amid dispute The All England Club has offered to hold talks over creating a player council, while also indicating willingness to contribute to players’ pensions and healthcare for the first time
Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2025 50 Parting Thoughts From 2025 Wimbledon Iga Świątek bounced back in commanding fashion, while Jannik Sinner exacted revenge on Carlos Alcaraz.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025 Jay Clarke admits PTPA lawsuit was ‘much bigger than I anticipated’ The British number six was initially listed as a plaintiff in the case against tennis’ governing bodies before removing his name from the lawsuit.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Pro tennis tours file motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit from Djokovic's players' association The professional tennis tours and two other defendants jointly filed a motion in federal court in New York to dismiss the class-action antitrust lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players’ Association, a group co-founded by Novak Djokovic
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2025 Tennis Mailbag: The PTPA’s Legal Match With ATP Heats Up Few big-name players have yet to back the Professional Tennis Players Association’s lawsuit. Plus, Andre Agassi’s French Open broadcasting gig.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2025 Tennis Mailbag: What to Expect From Jannik Sinner’s Return The Italian star is set to take the court after serving a three-month doping ban. Plus, Jenson Brooksby’s Houston title and more ballkid debate.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 2, 2025 Tennis Mailbag: Recapping a Miami Open Filled With Surprises Teenager Jakub Menšík won the biggest title of his career, while Aryna Sabalenka asserted her dominance on the women’s side.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 24, 2025 What’s at Stake in the PTPA Lawsuit Unpacking the details of the Professional Tennis Players Association’s suit against tennis’s various institutions.
The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025 Tennis pros rally for better pay and less punishing schedules, amid wider power struggles in world sport Last week, the Novak Djokovic-led Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) announced it was suing the sport’s governing bodies – the men’s (ATP) and women’s (WTA) tours, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025 Tennis players’ union accuses ATP of ‘schoolyard bully behaviour’ The move comes after the PTPA launched legal action against tennis’ governing bodies earlier this week.