Statement PTPA/Djokovic: 'We are not saying 30 year plan or ATP is bad, we just want more clarity'
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Novak Djokovic has issued a lengthy statement under the Professional Tennis Players' Association banner calling for the ATP to delay their vote on an upcoming 30-year strategic plan.
Spearheaded by Djokovic and Canadian star, Vasek Pospisil, it hit headlines last year during the 2020 US Open but fell flat of sorts due to the lack of involvement from a WTA standpoint and also fellow Big Three members, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal not lending their name to the project.
After meeting requests fell on deaf ears with the ATP, the PTPA have launched their 'DelaytheVote' drive to aim to get more information before the new plan is implemented.
“We all believe that fairness and transparency throughout professional tennis decision-making will not only benefit the sport, but it will support all players – the ones coming up the ranks and the ones struggling to make a living – not simply the players you see in the headlines. Progress and growth come when we work together to reform the establishment mentality and embrace innovation and collaboration," said Djokovic in the PTPA statement.
"With our mission in mind, we have repeatadly asked the ATP to delay the vote on their 30-year-plan until the players understand how it will impact their health, wellness, rights and their ability to make wages."
"30 years is a very long time and will have a lasting and profound effect on players today and for generations to come. We simply need transparancy and answers to important questions."
"To be clear, we are not saying the 30-year-plan, or the ATP is bad, we just want more clarity. Until then, the vote must be delayed."
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