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Djokovic cuts ties with union that he cofounded

created: Jan. 4, 2026, 7:27 p.m. | updated: Jan. 5, 2026, 12:34 a.m.

Open Extended ReactionsNovak Djokovic has cut ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, the players' union he co-founded, saying "it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization." The 24-time Grand Slam champion launched the breakaway organization alongside Canadian player Vasek Pospisil in 2021. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, said Sunday on X that he had "ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented." The four Grand Slam tournaments were later added as defendants. Djokovic was not listed as a plaintiff when the suit was filed; Pospisil, who is now retired, and other players were.

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