Novak Djokovic has shared his views on why tennis gamers ought to be incomes extra money for his or her efforts within the sport.
The 37-year-old, who co-founded the Skilled Tennis Gamers Affiliation (PTPA), spoke out following a serious announcement that despatched shockwaves by way of the game. Earlier this week, the PTPA filed a lawsuit towards tennis’ governing our bodies.
The timing of the authorized motion raised eyebrows, because it got here simply after the Indian Wells Masters ended and the Miami Open received underway.
A press launch from the PTPA outlined seven key points they consider have been uncared for by the game’s high decision-makers. One of many principal issues raised was participant earnings. In accordance with the PTPA, prize cash has remained mounted, limiting how a lot gamers—particularly these decrease down the rankings—can earn.
Talking on the Miami Open, Djokovic stated that though he’s content material along with his personal profession earnings, he feels strongly that lower-ranked gamers ought to be incomes a greater residing from the game.
“In terms of a viable residing, I would like as many gamers as potential to have that chance,” Djokovic stated. “I don’t assume there ought to be any restrict or quantity to that. In the intervening time, there usually are not sufficient gamers who can truly reside from taking part in this sport.”
He added, “On the highest degree, we’re incomes good cash, and naturally, I can’t complain in any respect about myself. Removed from it.”