The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), led by World No.1 Novak Djokovic, has made it's plans known for the 2024 season, with their primary goal being to be the representative of male and female tennis players.
Djokovic co-founded the PTPA alongside Canadian tennis player Vasek Pospisil in 2019. Their initial goal was to represent players' rights and fill in the gaps overlooked by the WTA and ATP, and the body has seen grown since it's inception.
The PTPA has gained more prominent members, with Hubert Hurkacz, Ons Jabeur, Paula Badosa and John Isner joining the group. The organization's Executive Director, Ahmad Nassar, recently announced their plans for the upcoming year, stating their goal was to represent the athletes' perspective regarding schedules, safety, rewards, and regulations in the ATP and WTA Tours.
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