Image: Getty A group of eight players including top stars Ons Jabeur, Paula Badosa and Hubert Hurkacz. “I received the emails on the player union,” Evans told reporters. Ons Jabeur and Paula Badosa have joined Novak Djokovics breakaway tennis body the PTPA. (AP) Federer and Nadal joined player council representatives Kevin Anderson, Jurgen Melzer, Sam Querrey and Bruno Soares in sending a note to. However, British players Andy Murray and Dan Evans both opposed the move.Įvans claimed it was ‘horrible timing’ to be making such a big call and Murray said the lack of women representation was a concern for him. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. World number one Djokovic and Canadian player Vasek Pospisil are behind the formation of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) which they hope can co-exist along side. "These are uncertain and challenging times, but I believe it's critical for us to stand united as players, and as a sport, to pave the best way forward." Tennis world divided over breakaway councilīut players are divided and unsure of how much power the new players council will hold.Ĭanadian Milos Raonic and American John Isner both suggested they were in favour of the new move. Novak Djokovic plans to press ahead with plans to form a breakaway men’s player union, despite strong opposition from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. įederer quickly retweeted Nadal and called for unity. Professional Tennis Players Association aims to co-exist alongside ATP Player Council Expand Novak Djokovic has announced the launch of a breakaway men’s player union. I agree These are uncertain and challenging times, but I believe it’s critical for us to stand united as players, and as a sport, to pave the best way forward.
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