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PTPA Nears Settlement with Tennis Australia Over Player Welfare Lawsuit

Posted : 20 November 2025

The Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA), co-founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, announced on Wednesday that it is close to reaching a settlement with Tennis Australia in its class-action lawsuit.

 The case, filed in March, accuses several governing bodies, including the ATP, WTA, ITF, and the International Tennis Integrity Agency, of anti-competitive practices, underpaying players, and enforcing an unsustainable schedule. Organisers of the four Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open, were added to the lawsuit in September.

Lawyers for the PTPA filed a letter with the US Southern District Court in New York, stating that substantive and productive discussions with Tennis Australia are underway and that a settlement is likely in the near future.

 The request to pause proceedings applies only to Tennis Australia, not to the other defendants. Tennis Australia confirmed that, if approved by the court, it will exit the litigation. No details were provided about the terms of a potential agreement.

The lawsuit highlights several grievances, including low compensation for professional players, a ranking system that forces participation in certain events, and a taxing 11-month calendar. It also cites health concerns, such as competing in extreme heat, early morning matches, and the use of varying tennis balls, which can contribute to chronic injuries.

While top-ranked players earn substantial prize money, many lower-ranked players struggle to cover travel, coaching, and accommodation expenses, particularly under the mandatory tournament requirements. Djokovic, though not listed among the plaintiffs, has been a vocal advocate for improved player welfare. Tennis Australia is currently preparing for the Australian Open, set to begin in Melbourne on 18 January, which will launch the new Grand Slam season.

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