Yasin Patel comments on the PTPA lawsuit’s against tennis’ governing bodies, in City AM

Yasin Patel has provided comment on the news that Novak Djokovic’s player union, the Professional Tennis Players’ Association, has launched legal action against tennis’ governing bodies over “anti-competitive practices and a blatant disregard for player welfare”.

“To anyone involved in tennis, this news should come as no surprise.

“The “deal” regarding the Sinner drugs allegations, the unbearable playing conditions in some tournaments, many players complaining of a two-tier system of payment, the lack of transparency from governing bodies and little say on all of these subjects has meant that players have almost reached the end of their tether.

“The governing bodies will have to mediate and negotiate with players and the landscape will have to change as a result. Otherwise, much of the tennis profession’s “dirty linen” will be washed in public…”

Yasin’s comments were published in City AM, 18 March 2025.