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MADRID.– Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic announced this Sunday his departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), an organization created to defend the rights of players, citing disagreements related to transparency, governance, and the use of his image within the entity.
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Through a statement released on his social media, the winner of 24 Grand Slam titles confirmed his complete withdrawal from the union he founded in 2021 with Canadian Vasek Pospisil, which brings together about 500 players from the ATP and WTA circuits. "After deep reflection, I have decided to completely withdraw from the Association of Tennis Professionals. This decision is in response to persistent concerns about transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented," said the 38-year-old player from Belgrade. Djokovic pointed out that, although he is proud of the project that gave rise to the PTPA and the objective of strengthening the independent voice of the players, he considers that its principles no longer coincide with the current course of the organization. "I shared a clear vision with Vasek when founding the association, but it has become evident that my values and my approach are no longer aligned with the direction the union has taken," he added. The Serbian tennis player, who plans to start his season on January 12th in the Adelaide tournament as preparation for the Australian Open, assured that he will continue to focus on his sporting career and his family life. "I will remain focused on my tennis, my family, and contributing to the sport in ways that reflect my principles and integrity. I wish the players and everyone involved the best, but for me, this chapter has come to an end," concluded Djokovic.
