By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Gamers wanted to claim their collective voice and the PTPA lawsuit ensures it is going to be heard, says Nick Kyrgios.
Led by Novak Djokovic, funding banker Invoice Ackman and Canadian Vasek Pospisil, the PTPA filed a lawsuit within the New York Federal Court docket and the UK and European Union on Tuesday.
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The lawsuit claims that the ATP, WTA, and Worldwide Tennis Federation (ITF) are actively engaged in corrupt enterprise practices that restrict gamers’ skill to earn cash and prohibit their skilled lives.
Talking to Sky Sports activities, Kyrgios referred to as the lawsuit submitting a landmark day for gamers.
“I felt individuals knew one thing was occurring behind the scenes for a very long time,” Kyrgios informed Sky Sports activities. “We wished to do one thing like this for the way forward for tennis.
“I do know the gamers and myself aren’t proud of the buildings and every thing that is happening in tennis in the mean time.”
Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios stated gamers have been calling for change and have now taken motion to attain it.
“There are over 100 pages doctrine that individuals can learn for extra info,” Kyrgios stated. “I do not wish to go into all the main points however I have been as concerned as I could be with every thing I’ve received occurring.
“This can be a particular second in tennis, for certain. Issues wanted to alter. It is a massive day for tennis.”
Wild card Kyrgios is scheduled to face American Mackenzie McDonald in his Miami Open opener on Wednesday.
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