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PTPA and Tennis Australia Near Settlement Over Lawsuit

11/20/2025

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The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) is nearing a settlement with Tennis Australia over a lawsuit concerning anti-competitive practices by major tennis organizations.
The PTPA, co-founded by Novak Djokovic, filed a class-action lawsuit in March 2023, alleging that the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation, and International Tennis Integrity Agency failed to prioritize player welfare.
While the ATP and WTA have dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, PTPA lawyers reported productive discussions with Tennis Australia and requested a court stay on proceedings as they finalize the settlement.
The Australian Open is scheduled to begin in Melbourne on January 18, 2026.

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The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) is nearing a settlement with Tennis Australia over a lawsuit concerning anti-competitive practices by major tennis organizations.
The PTPA, co-founded by Novak Djokovic, filed a class-action lawsuit in March 2023, alleging that the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation, and International Tennis Integrity Agency failed to prioritize player welfare.
While the ATP and WTA have dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, PTPA lawyers reported productive discussions with Tennis Australia and requested a court stay on proceedings as they finalize the settlement.
The Australian Open is scheduled to begin in Melbourne on January 18, 2026.