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Why a tennis players' association has sued the groups that run the sport - and what they want
A class-action antitrust lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association in federal court in New York on Tuesday, calling the groups in charge of the sport — the women's (WTA) and men's (ATP) tours, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and …
Jannik Sinner’s tennis ban does ranking no harm as rivals falter in Sunshine Double
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the Miami Open crowned its champions, with Aryna Sabalenka and Jakub Menšík taking the singles titles. Elsewhere, men’s world…
Lawsuit against the ATP und WTA: Game, set, reform?
The PTPA players' union founded by superstar Novak Djokovic has filed a lawsuit against tennis federations demanding a bigger share of the revenue and better player safety. DW outlines what you need to know. What is the lawsuit about? A players' union and a …
PTPA, governing bodies may prefer talks over trial, says former ATP Board member
BENGALURU : The class-action lawsuit filed against tennis' governing bodies by the Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) is a call for serious and formal negotiations and none of the parties may prefer a trial, a former ATP Board member believes.Est…
Djokovic player union launches legal blitz against governing bodies
A tennis union co-founded by Novak Djokovic on Tuesday announced a series of legal actions aimed at the sport's governing bodies, alleging "anti-competitive restraints and abusive practices". The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) said …
The Start Of A New Tennis Season Reveals Rolex’s Firm Grip On The Sport
In 2023, right after Wimbledon, I wrote an article questioning whether there was life for Rolex in tennis after Roger Federer left the sport as an active player. During that year’s Wimbledon, the Swiss maestro received a unique welcome from the English audien…
The gay tennis players smashing down barriers at the Australian Open 2025
The first Grand Slam event on the 2025 tennis calendar, the Australian Open, got underway in Melbourne on Sunday (12 January), and there are several gay tennis players offering some vital rainbow LGBTQ+ representation. Since the days of trailblazing gay Grand…
[PC, Steam] TIEBREAK: Official Game of The ATP and WTA $40.49 (50% off) @ Steam
TIEBREAK is the most lifelike tennis simulation ever released, showcasing the essence of gameplay on court and the challenge of managing a career through an entire season of 90 official tournaments against 120+ officially licensed pros. Each professional wome…
Talented teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California : The buzz around talented teenagers Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca continued at Indian Wells on Wednesday, with some of the world's top players tipping the pair to have a major impact on the sport.Russian Andreeva, 17, became the yo…
PTPA files lawsuit against sport's governing bodies
LONDON : The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) has filed a lawsuit against the sport's governing bodies, accusing them of anti-competitive practices and a disregard for player welfare.The PTPA, co-founded by Novak Djokovic in 2019, said on Tuesd…
Alcaraz guns for Indian Wells three-peat as Sinner serves ban
INDIAN WELLS, California : Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz is the hot favourite to complete a rare Indian Wells three-peat while Poland's Iga Swiatek will look to become the only woman to win the tournament three times when the main draw gets underway on Wednesday in…
Estoril Open back in ATP calendar for 2026, Metz event removed
The Estoril Open will rejoin the ATP circuit next year while Metz will no longer conduct a tournament, the governing body of men's tennis said as it announced a 59-event calendar for the 2026 season.The Estoril tournament, which had been operating under an AT…
Funded by Saudi Arabia, women's tennis players to receive maternity pay for 1st time
Pregnant players on the women's tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay, under a program announced Thursday by the WTA.
