Alcaraz rejects Djokovic-led PTPA lawsuit: “Not supporting that”

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), co-founded by Novak Djokovic, has filed a class-action lawsuit against tennis governing bodies, accusing them of mismanagement and inequality in the sport. The lawsuit alleges that the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA have created an unfair system that exploits players and limits their earnings. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that these organizations have systematically failed in the development of the sport.

When asked about the lawsuit during a pre-match press conference at the Miami Open, Carlos Alcaraz made it clear that he does not support the PTPA’s legal action. While he acknowledged that he agrees with some points, he firmly stated, “The main thing here is that I am not supporting that. So that’s it.” Alcaraz also revealed that he was unaware of the lawsuit until he saw it on social media, expressing his surprise at not being informed beforehand.

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Controversy Over Scheduling and Doping Investigations in Tennis

However, the lawsuit unexpectedly cited Alcaraz on page 71 in a section discussing poor scheduling. It referenced his previous comments alongside those of Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. The lawsuit quoted Alcaraz as saying that the tennis calendar is overly demanding. He stated, “They are going to kill (players) in some way.” He originally made this remark during a Laver Cup press conference last year. At the time, he was discussing concerns about the increasing number of mandatory tournaments.

In response, both the ATP and WTA have strongly denied the allegations made in the lawsuit. The controversy comes amid rising tensions within the tennis community, particularly following the handling of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek’s doping cases. Swiatek received only a one-month ban, while Sinner is currently serving a three-month suspension after reaching an agreement with WADA.

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Many players, including Djokovic, have openly criticized the investigation process, calling out the lack of transparency and inconsistencies in the penalties imposed. They argue that other players have faced much harsher sanctions for similar doping offenses, raising further concerns about fairness in the sport. The lawsuit has only intensified these debates, with differing opinions among top players like Alcaraz and Djokovic.

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