![]() ![]() However, it’s unknown if the PTPA will adopt that stance. The New York Times claimed that world number one Djokovic is expected to announce his resignation from the presidency of the ATP players’ council and help form the PTPA (Professional Tennis. ![]() Pospisil publicly argues for Grand Slam tournaments to put more money toward female athletes. Aug 29th, 2020 By AP - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other members of the ATP Player Council spoke out Saturday (US time) against a plan put forth by top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil to start a union of sorts for mens tennis - bringing the sports politics into the spotlight just before the US Open. They argue that women tennis players “do not deserve” to make as much money as men. However, the Times reported that “many men’s players” strongly object to merging the tours. Major stars Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are supportive of this. There is recent discussion about merging the ATP and WTA. Also women are not represented and it is unclear if there are plans to include them. ![]() The PTPA is believed by sources to be widely favored by players. “It has become clear that, as a player council member within the current structure of the ATP, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to have any significant impact on any major decisions made by our tour.” “After two years on the ATP Player Council, I am resigning from my position as the player representative for the 51-100 ranking positions.” Pospisil wrote on Twitter. ![]()
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