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The best tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic, addressed the tennis public with a letter in which he talks about the founding of the new Players Association.
Djokovic is currently the president of the Players Council, and a few days ago information appeared, which was transmitted by the New York Times, that the Serbian tennis player decided to resign from that position, because he is not satisfied with the status that the players have.
This year’s Cincinnati Master winner says he’s ready to embark on a historic journey with the new Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA).
“Dear players and friends, as you know, I have had a blessed tennis career. I have no other interest than the sustainability and future of tennis. Working with our colleague Vasek Pospisil and a dozen of you over the years, we have tried to represent the interests of ATP and Grand Slams players. In short, even though I was number one in the world, we were rejected. They closed our door. They didn’t respect us, “Djokovic said in his letter.
He adds that he has been involved in tennis politics through the Players Council for the past 10-15 years.
“Know that the Players Association is not a new project. The idea has been around for 30 years. Many players from different generations have tried to form an association or federation to give players a better representation in the tennis ecosystem. There are many factors. and different reasons why this didn’t happen. but probably the main one is lack of unity. ATP structure is imperfect for players. I don’t think ATP structure helps players. It has been shown many times in the past that this system is against the players. “
Djokovic notes that he doesn’t blame anyone for that, that he believes most would agree that players shouldn’t be treated as they should be throughout the system.
“For example, last night, the first man of the ATP decided to cancel the matches for the whole day of the tournament in five minutes. Nobody asked me or the other players competing in the tournament. That is very wrong and shows that it is not they have respect. That’s just one example, “Djokovic said, adding that it is difficult to be president in a system that does not work:
“The players association will have its first trustees. Most likely, the association will not have an executive position to make decisions in the tennis ecosystem, but it will also change gradually. We have to show our unity and strength. Not because we want to fight, but because we want to be. They consult, evaluate, respect in all the big decisions that happen in our sport, and so far that has not been the case, “says the winner of 80 ATP titles.
“My friends, I have nothing to do with this. I only promote the interests of the players and our sport. I hope you understand this and we want you to join us on this historic journey. It is obvious that Vasek Pospisil and I will resign from the Council of Players as soon as we officially establish the Players Association. “, Concluded Novak Djokovic.
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