Just a few hours after the sanction of Jannik Sinner came to light, the PTPA, Professional Tennis Players Association, founded by Novak Djokovic, issued a statement in which, categorically, describes the entire situation experienced with the case of the Italian. The statement is marked by the indignation of a case that, as they explain, differs greatly from how it has been treated in relation to other players.
"Regardless of whom you support, there are several clear things. The 'system' is not a system. It is a club. The supposed case-by-case discretion is, in fact, a mere cover-up for unfair dealings and inconsistent resolutions," the publication begins, making it clear that it is not personally against Sinner, but against how a procedure full of shadows and uncertainty has been carried out.
The PTPA denounces the lack of transparency
"It is not just about different outcomes for different players. It is the lack of transparency. The lack of process. The lack of coherence. The lack of credibility in the soup of letters from bodies responsible for regulating our sports and athletes. The lack of commitment from the ATP, the WTA, the Grand Slams, the ITIA, and WADA to reform and create a fair and transparent system for the future, a fair and transparent system.
This bias is unacceptable to all athletes and shows a deep lack of respect for all sports and their fans. It is time to change. And we will change it," they affirm in the statement, making it clear that they will work harder than ever to take that step forward amidst all this controversy and against the numerous organizations that turn the entire situation into an even bigger mess. Without a doubt, this case could mark a turning point in the history of tennis and be a defining moment for the PTPA.
PTPA statement regarding the Jannik Sinner case. pic.twitter.com/WVSbtljUxt
— Professional Tennis Players Association (@ptpaplayers) February 15, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La PTPA de Djokovic reacciona al caso Sinner: "El «sistema» no es un sistema, es un club"

