Serbian Novak Djokovic has announced his departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which protects the rights of tennis players, due to “persistent concerns about transparency, governance and the way in which his image has been represented.”

In a statement published on his personal social media accounts, the winner of The 38-year-old, twenty-four-time Grand Slam winner, announced his withdrawal from the players' union he founded with Canadian Vasek Pospisil in 2021, which represents the top 500 players in the ATP and WTA rankings. "After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association. This decision follows persistent concerns about transparency, governance, and the way in which my voice and image have been represented," the Belgrade native said in a statement. "I am proud of the vision Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger and more independent voice, but it has become clear that my values ??and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization," the Serbian added regarding his withdrawal from the union. Djokovic, who will begin his competitive season on January 12 at the Adelaide tournament, ahead of the Australian Open, assured that he will remain focused on tennis and the family.