Novak Djokovic clarifies his stance on the PTPA lawsuit, admitting he disagrees with parts of the legal action.

Novak Djokovic has spoken out about the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) lawsuit, admitting that while he supports some aspects of the legal challenge, there are parts he does not agree with.

The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, targets tennis’ governing bodies, including the ATP and WTA Tours, over issues such as prize money distribution, ranking systems, and player image rights. The PTPA also criticises the sport’s demanding 11-month schedule and alleges that collusion between tournaments and tours suppresses competition and limits earnings for players.

Despite co-founding the PTPA in 2020 alongside Canadian Vasek Pospisil, Djokovic is not among the 12 players listed as plaintiffs in the case.

Speaking at the Miami Open on Thursday, Djokovic explained why he chose not to sign the legal documents.

“In general, I felt like I don’t need to sign the letter because I want other players to step up. I’ve been very active in tennis politics,” he said.

He acknowledged the lawsuit is largely a legal battle between lawyers, but admitted he found some of the wording in the lawsuit to be too strong.

“There are things that I agree with in the lawsuit, and then there are also things that I don’t agree with. But I guess the legal team knows what they are doing and what kind of terminology they’re supposed to use in order to get the right effect.”

Despite the legal action, Djokovic insists he is not trying to create division in tennis but rather push for greater player representation and influence.

“I’ve never been a fan and supporter of division in our sport, but I’ve always fought for better representation and influence of the players globally,” he stated. “Not just in terms of prize money, but in terms of many other points that have been stated in that document.”

Both ATP and WTA officials have defended their record, highlighting the prize money growth and financial security they offer players.

The lawsuit has also sparked mixed reactions among players. Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s number three, has publicly distanced himself from the legal action, claiming he was not informed that he would be referenced in the lawsuit.

With the lawsuit now in motion, the battle between tennis’ governing bodies and its players continues, but Djokovic’s measured stance suggests a more complex power struggle behind the scenes.