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While ATP has remained focused on delivering reforms that benefit players at multiple levels, the PTPA has consistently chosen division and distraction through misinformation over progress,
the ATP said in a statement The WTA is fully committed to continuing to develop and evolve the structure and operations of professional women’s tennis, listening closely as always to the views of our players,
the WTA said in a statement This is not just about money – it’s about fairness, safety, and basic human dignity,
Pospisil said in a statement Since the inception of the ATP Tour in 1990, ATP has played a leading role in the global growth of men’s professional tennis,
WTA players, as equal members alongside tournaments, have an essential and influential voice in the governance of the WTA,
It’s absurd and would never happen, obviously. No other major sport treats its athletes this way. The governing bodies force us into unfair contracts, impose inhumane schedules, and punish us for speaking out.”
The lawsuits expose systemic abuse, anti-competitive practices, and a blatant disregard for player welfare that have persisted for decades,
We strongly reject the premise of the PTPA's claims, believe the case to be entirely without merit, and will vigorously defend our position. The ATP remains committed to working in the best interests of the game - towards continued growth, financial stability, and the best possible future for our players, tournaments, and fans,
Players are subjected to invasive searches of personal devices, random middle-of-the-night drug tests, and interrogations without legal representation,
We need a system where players have a voice and can negotiate for their rights like athletes in other major sports,
he said in a recent interview I’m one of the more fortunate players, and I’ve still had to sleep in my car when traveling to matches early in my career,
The overwhelmingly positive player feedback was a resounding confirmation -- change is needed now, and players are united in their fight for reform,
At some point we just felt as if we didn't have another option,
His support for this is already explicit. It’s redundant since PTPA (is) named as plaintiff, and he is on (the executive committee),
PTPA spokesman David Cooper wrote in an email For the past few years, the PTPA, an organization I’ve worked on tirelessly since its inception, has made countless efforts to collaborate with the tours in hopes of achieving positive change for players. Despite these efforts and attempts to engage in constructive dialogue, we were met with resistance and a lack of meaningful action. It is because of this ongoing disregard for players that we were left with no alternative but to take action of our own,
Pospisil posted on social media Tennis is broken. Behind the glamorous veneer that the Defendants promote, players are trapped in an unfair system that exploits their talent, suppresses their earnings, and jeopardises their health and safety,
Players don’t have the luxury of waiting indefinitely for meaningful change. Despite repeatedly voicing concerns and speaking up, we have been met with empty promises,
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