Djokovic leaves the organization he founded, openly revealing a surprising truth

The unexpected decision was made by Novak Djokovic at the start of the 2026 season.

Novak Djokovic, the greatest male tennis player in history with 24 Grand Slam titles, has officially ended his association with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) - the organization he co-founded to protect the rights of professional players.

Djokovic confirmed this information on social media platform X, marking the end of his role in the association established in 2021 alongside Canadian player Vasek Pospisil. According to Djokovic, the decision to step down came after careful consideration, driven by ongoing concerns about the organization's transparency and governance.

PTPA was created to provide an independent voice for players, amid concerns from many athletes that their rights were not adequately protected under the current tennis management system. The organization attracted attention in March last year when it filed lawsuits against multiple tennis governing bodies, including the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA. The complaints accused these organizations of systemic abuse, anti-competitive behavior, and neglecting players' prize money.

However, at that time, Djokovic admitted he did not fully agree with some aspects of the lawsuit. Both the ATP and WTA strongly denied the allegations, stating that PTPA's claims were unfounded and divisive within the tennis community.

In his latest statement, Djokovic expressed pride in the original vision he shared with Vasek Pospisil when founding the PTPA, aiming to give players a stronger and more independent voice. However, the Serbian player candidly acknowledged that his values and approach no longer align with the current direction of the organization.

"For me, this chapter is now closed."Djokovic emphasized this point, while affirming he will continue focusing on his playing career, family, and contributing to tennis in ways that reflect the principles and integrity he upholds.