The Professional Tennis Players Association was born in 2020, thanks to Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil , after years of frustration over who really had the players’ backs. Their gripe? Existing bodies often had to juggle player interests and tournament demands, leaving athletes feeling underrepresented. Fast forward to March 2025, and the PTPA didn’t hold back, branding tennis’s biggest governing bodies a “ cartel ” that suppresses wages, blocks rival tournaments, and stifles opportunities “to the harm of players and fans alike. ” Since then, their fight has only gotten louder. And now, their attention has shifted to the US Open’s latest headline-grabber.

When the US Open revealed a record-breaking $90 million prize money pool this season, it looked like a moment to celebrate.

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