Andy Murray, 3 Others Named to Replace Djokovic and More in ATP Player Council
4 years, 2 months ago

Andy Murray, 3 Others Named to Replace Djokovic and More in ATP Player Council

News 18  

Former world number one Andy Murray and three others have been elected to ATP’s Player Council to replace the Novak Djokovic-led group who resigned from the body to form a breakaway union, the governing body of men’s tennis announced on Monday. Briton Murray, Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian John Millman and Frenchman Jeremy Chardy will replace Djokovic, John Isner, Vasek Pospisil and Sam Querrey – who stepped down to form the Professional Tennis Players Association. Besides the ATP and the women’s WTA, the sport is also controlled by the International Tennis Federation and the boards of the four Grand Slams. World number one Djokovic described the PTPA, which he said has already attracted the support of more than 200 players, as a platform for the views of the athletes that can co-exist with the ATP.

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Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray's first reaction to coach proposal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray's first reaction to coach proposal

India Today  

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world on November 23 by announcing that former rival and tennis legend Andy Murray would be joining his team as coach for the early 2025 season. The partnership, confirmed via a special video collaboration on Djokovic’s social media, will extend at least until the 2025 Australian Open. I was thinking about different people and then …

Novak Djokovic welcomes ‘biggest rival’ Andy Murray to coaching team ahead of Australian Open: ‘Final chapter left…’
Top News
1 month ago

Novak Djokovic welcomes ‘biggest rival’ Andy Murray to coaching team ahead of Australian Open: ‘Final chapter left…’

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic on Saturday announced that his long-time rival, retired tennis star Andy Murray, will join his coaching team. Murray's role will begin at the Australian Open in January, supporting Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic posted a video on X of him and Murray during the Scotsman's playing career, jokingly titled: "He never liked retirement anyway." The 37-year-old …

Andy Murray’s highs and lows as he returns to coach Novak Djokovic
1 month ago

Andy Murray’s highs and lows as he returns to coach Novak Djokovic

The Independent  

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Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic ahead of next year's Australian Open in one of tennis' most sensational appointments
1 month ago

Andy Murray to coach former rival Novak Djokovic ahead of next year's Australian Open in one of tennis' most sensational appointments

Daily Mail  

Andy Murray shocked the tennis world on Saturday night as he announced he will coach Novak Djokovic in one of the most sensational appointments in the sport’s history. Three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who retired from playing in August after a glittering 19-year career, will be part of his long-time rival’s coaching set-up for January’s Australian Open. Djokovic beat Murray …

Legends reunite: Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for early 2025 season
1 month ago

Legends reunite: Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for early 2025 season

India Today  

Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic sent shockwaves through the tennis world on November 23 by announcing the appointment of his former rival Andy Murray as his coach for the early 2025 season. “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach.Looking forward to start of the season and competing …

Andy Murray goes from Centre Court to the stage for a 4-stop tour to talk about his tennis career
1 month, 1 week ago

Andy Murray goes from Centre Court to the stage for a 4-stop tour to talk about his tennis career

Associated Press  

LONDON — Retired tennis star Andy Murray will talk about his pro career during a four-show theater tour in Scotland and England in June 2025, his management group announced Tuesday. Murray won three Grand Slam titles — two at Wimbledon and one at the U.S. Open — along with two Olympic singles gold medals, and he finished 2016 at No. …

Novak Djokovic’s players’ association readies legal fight to reshape tennis calendar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic’s players’ association readies legal fight to reshape tennis calendar

The Telegraph  

The players’ association founded by Novak Djokovic is weighing up a programme of legal challenges that could reshape the world game. The Professional Tennis Players’ Association has hired “multiple global law firms” to carry out what its chief executive calls “a full, top-to-bottom physical of the entire structure of tennis”. Already this season, we have seen proposals for a streamlined …

Novak Djokovic hails ‘legend of our sport’ Andy Murray ahead of Scot’s swansong
5 months ago

Novak Djokovic hails ‘legend of our sport’ Andy Murray ahead of Scot’s swansong

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Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Murray
1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic will dominate tennis for years, says Murray

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, who won his 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, will dominate men’s tennis for years because younger players have yet to reach his level, according to Andy Murray. RELATED | Davis Cup 2023: Serbia targets progress with Djokovic boost “He proved that he’s the best player in the world again yesterday and like I said it’s up to …

Andy Murray Slams Wimbledon 'Disaster' After Poster Snub of Female Stars
1 year, 5 months ago

Andy Murray Slams Wimbledon 'Disaster' After Poster Snub of Female Stars

News 18  

Andy Murray labelled a controversial poster of former Wimbledon greats as a “disaster” after the Scot highlighted the lack of prominence given to female stars. At Wimbledon, we've witnessed epic rivalry after epic rivalry, lifting the sport to new heights ✨Here's to the next generation of headline acts… pic.twitter.com/Lq9J2qVQEn — Wimbledon June 20, 2023 Emerging male players Jannik Sinner and …

Andy Murray 'Won't go Nuts' if Wimbledon Scraps Russia Ban
1 year, 9 months ago

Andy Murray 'Won't go Nuts' if Wimbledon Scraps Russia Ban

News 18  

Andy Murray has said he will “not be going nuts” if Russian and Belarusian players are allowed to feature at this year’s Wimbledon, even though the British tennis great would have mixed emotions regarding their return. Murray, 35, received the ATP’s Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for 2022 after donating more than £500,000 in prize money to help children in Ukraine …

Novak Djokovic, Ons Jabeur Join Other Top Players on First PTPA Executive Committee
1 year, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic, Ons Jabeur Join Other Top Players on First PTPA Executive Committee

News 18  

Novak Djokovic, Tunisian world number two Ons Jabeur and six other top players will form the first executive committee of the Professional Tennis Players Association as it fights for a seat at the table with the sport’s governing organisations. “ I think it’s only fair and right that players have their association just as, you know, most other sports do.” …

Djokovic, Jabeur join other top players on first PTPA executive committee
1 year, 11 months ago

Djokovic, Jabeur join other top players on first PTPA executive committee

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic, Tunisian world number two Ons Jabeur and six other top players will form the first executive committee of the Professional Tennis Players Association as it fights for a seat at the table with the sport’s governing organisations. “ I think it’s only fair and right that players have their association just as, you know, most other sports do.” …

Should the ATP and the WTA merge? | The Hindu Parley podcast
2 years, 5 months ago

Should the ATP and the WTA merge? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

In April 2020, just after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Roger Federer floated the idea of merging the Association of Tennis Professionals and the Women’s Tennis Association, the governing bodies of men’s and women’s tennis, respectively. Nearly five decades on, the idea to project tennis’s progressive face, of men and women competing together and as equals, and thereby creating …

Murray: Still planning to play at Wimbledon
2 years, 6 months ago

Murray: Still planning to play at Wimbledon

The Hindu  

Andy Murray said he remains on course to play at Wimbledon even though he is still being hampered by an abdominal injury which has left him unable to practice fully. The former world number one withdrew from last week's Queen's Club Championships and is racing to be fit for Wimbledon, which begins on June 27. "It's frustrating but I played …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, organizers said Wednesday. No reason was given but the top-ranked Serb has declined to comment on his vaccination status in recent months and Australia's strict regulations require all players, officials and fans to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. ATP Cup …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Australia

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Australia ahead of the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, organizers said Wednesday. No reason was given but the top-ranked Serb has declined to comment on his vaccination status in recent months and Australia’s strict regulations require all players, officials and fans to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. …

Djokovic withdraws from ATP cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Djokovic withdraws from ATP cup

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Serbian team for the ATP Cup in Sydney, event organisers said on Wednesday, raising further doubts over whether the world number one player will defend his Australian Open title next month. "Novak Djokovic has officially withdrawn from the ATP Cup in Sydney, we have no update as yet on his plans for the …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney
2 years, 11 months ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney

Al Jazeera  

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Cup in Sydney, amid speculation about his vaccination status and whether he will defend his Australian Open title next month. “World No.1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2022 ATP Cup,” organisers said in a statement on Wednesday, ahead of the start of the tournament on Saturday. His father Srdjan …

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray returns to ATP Tour with win over Richard Gasquet; Diego Schwartzman beats Dan Evans
3 years, 4 months ago

Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray returns to ATP Tour with win over Richard Gasquet; Diego Schwartzman beats Dan Evans

Firstpost  

Murray, who owns two titles at Cincinnati and played 2016 final, has been struggling over the summer with a groin strain. Andy Murray returned to the ATP Tour on Monday after last competing at Wimbledon, reaching the second round of the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet. Argentine Diego Schwartzman turned 29 on the day, …

Olympics: Andy Murray pulls out of tennis singles with thigh strain
3 years, 5 months ago

Olympics: Andy Murray pulls out of tennis singles with thigh strain

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Andy Murray withdrew from the singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday because of a thigh strain. The British player made the decision shortly ahead of his scheduled opener against ninth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada on Center Court. Murray and Salisbury beat the second-seeded French team of Pierre-Hughes Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday. …

Murray calls on tennis chiefs to implement protocols to deal with players facing serious allegations
3 years, 5 months ago

Murray calls on tennis chiefs to implement protocols to deal with players facing serious allegations

The Hindu  

Former world number one Andy Murray said on Saturday protocols and processes should be implemented by tennis authorities when players such as his first-round opponent at Wimbledon Nikoloz Basilashvili is subject to serious allegations. READ: Wimbledon 2021: Reigning champion Halep out with injured calf "For me, there should be protocols and a process in place when allegations like this are …

Simon, Daniell and Andujar join ATP Council after Djokovic withdrawal
3 years, 11 months ago

Simon, Daniell and Andujar join ATP Council after Djokovic withdrawal

The Hindu  

Gilles Simon, Marcus Daniell and Pablo Andujar were voted as the new members on the 2021-22 ATP Players Council, the governing body for men’s tennis said on Tuesday, days after world number one Novak Djokovic pulled out of the elections. Djokovic set up the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association on the eve of the U.S. Open in September after he …

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council elections - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years ago

Novak Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council elections - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this month's ATP Player Council elections citing the governing body's new rule that would make it a "conflict of interest" because of his role in the Professional Tennis Players' Association. The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the U.S. Open in September and resigned as head of the …

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From ATP Player Council Elections Citing his PTPA Role
4 years ago

Novak Djokovic Withdraws From ATP Player Council Elections Citing his PTPA Role

News 18  

World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this month’s ATP Player Council elections citing the governing body’s new rule that would make it a “conflict of interest” because of his role in the Professional Tennis Players’ Association. The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the U.S. Open in September and resigned as head of the …

South Africa's Kevin Anderson succeeds 'rebel' Novak Djokovic as ATP Player Council chief
4 years, 2 months ago

South Africa's Kevin Anderson succeeds 'rebel' Novak Djokovic as ATP Player Council chief

Firstpost  

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jeremy Chardy, John Millman and Andy Murray were voted on to the council by their fellow players. Paris: South African Kevin Anderson has succeeded Novak Djokovic as president of the ATP Player Council. The ATP said in a statement that Anderson would step up from vice-president of the Player Council to take over as president. It said that …

Murray named among replacements in ATP Player Council
4 years, 2 months ago

Murray named among replacements in ATP Player Council

The Hindu  

1 Andy Murray and three others have been elected to ATP's Player Council to replace the Novak Djokovic-led group who resigned from the body to form a breakaway union, the governing body of men's tennis announced on Monday. Briton Murray, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian John Millman and Frenchman Jeremy Chardy will replace Djokovic, John Isner, Vasek Pospisil and Sam Querrey …

Djokovic meets ATP chief Gaudenzi, says players body moving ahead
4 years, 3 months ago

Djokovic meets ATP chief Gaudenzi, says players body moving ahead

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic had a chat with ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi ahead of the Italian Open in Rome regarding his breakaway players body, the world number one said, reiterating that the new association could be a “positive addition” to the men’s Tour. In a stunning move, Djokovic stepped down as head of the ATP player council last month along with members …

Novak Djokovic Meets ATP Chief Andrea Gaudenzi, Says Players Body Moving Ahead
4 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic Meets ATP Chief Andrea Gaudenzi, Says Players Body Moving Ahead

News 18  

Novak Djokovic had a chat with ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi ahead of the Italian Open in Rome regarding his breakaway players body, the world number one said, reiterating that the new association could be a “positive addition” to the men’s Tour. In a stunning move Djokovic stepped down as head of the ATP player council last month along with members …

Djokovic's breakaway players body has blindsided ATP council, says Anderson - Tennis news
4 years, 3 months ago

Djokovic's breakaway players body has blindsided ATP council, says Anderson - Tennis news

The Hindu  

The launch of Novak Djokovic's breakaway players body just before the US Open completely blindsided the ATP player council and could undermine the structure of the men's tour, acting president Kevin Anderson told Reuters. “I sort of don't agree with Djokovic's premise there on what he defines as opposition because I feel it makes it sound like we're against this …

The Hindu Explains | Why was a new group of tennis players formed?
4 years, 3 months ago

The Hindu Explains | Why was a new group of tennis players formed?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 29, a player group led by World No.1 Novak Djokovic and former top-30 player Vasek Pospisil announced the formation of Professional Tennis Players Association to represent the interests of male players. The ATP believes that PTPA is “not in the best interests of the players, tournaments and the Tour”, even as it recognised “dissatisfaction …

'Not Easy' During US Open, But Novak Djokovic Moving Forward With Players Body
4 years, 3 months ago

'Not Easy' During US Open, But Novak Djokovic Moving Forward With Players Body

News 18  

Novak Djokovic is finding it tough to deal with issues related to his breakaway players body in the middle of the US Open but the world number one says he is moving forward with it as more professionals join the cause daily. Djokovic resigned as head of the ATP player council last week, along with members Vasek Pospisil, John Isner …

Querrey quits ATP Council to join Djokovic-led new players association - Tennis News
4 years, 3 months ago

Querrey quits ATP Council to join Djokovic-led new players association - Tennis News

The Hindu  

American Sam Querrey confirmed after his first-round exit at the US Open on Tuesday that he had resigned from the Association of Tennis Professionals Player Council and joined a breakaway players' group led by Novak Djokovic. World number one Djokovic resigned as head of the council last month, along with council members Canadian Vasek Pospisil and American John Isner, to …

Djokovic-led move to form players’ body opposed by Federer and Nadal
4 years, 3 months ago

Djokovic-led move to form players’ body opposed by Federer and Nadal

The Hindu  

The Novak Djokovic-led move to form Professional Tennis Players Association, a breakaway players’ body outside the Association of Tennis Professionals, has set alarm bells ringing. The tremendous public goodwill that Federer and Nadal enjoy vis-a-vis Djokovic seems to have already skewed the debate against the latter, but it would be wrong to brush aside genuine player concerns. The nuanced position …

Novak Djokovic defies calls for unity by setting up new male players' association despite opposition
4 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic defies calls for unity by setting up new male players' association despite opposition

Daily Mail  

Wimbledon and the other three Grand Slams will be on alert after Novak Djokovic and his allies pushed through their idea of setting up a new male players' association. Defying calls from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and various governing bodies for restraint and unity, they will seek to become a new force in the already fractured governance structure of …

Federer, Nadal object to Djokovic proposal for player union - Tennis news - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Federer, Nadal object to Djokovic proposal for player union - Tennis news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other members of the ATP Player Council spoke out Saturday against a plan put forth by top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil to start a men’s-only union of sorts for tennis -- bringing the sport’s politics into the spotlight just before the U.S. Open. They issued a joint statement Saturday saying- “It is a time …

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal object to Novak Djokovic's proposal for player union
4 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal object to Novak Djokovic's proposal for player union

India TV News  

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other members of the ATP Player Council spoke out Saturday against a plan put forth by top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil to start a men's-only union of sorts for tennis -- bringing the sport’s politics into the spotlight just before the U.S. Open. They issued a joint statement Saturday saying: “It is a time …

Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal Join Djokovic's New Tennis Players Association
4 years, 3 months ago

Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal Join Djokovic's New Tennis Players Association

News 18  

India?s top tennis stars Rohan Bopanna and Sumit Nagal joined the Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil-led Professional Tennis Players Association in the early hours of Sunday, as they signed the document to join the new association that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have openly objected to. Djokovic posted a photograph that had a total of 64 players on the tennis …

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal oppose Novak Djokovic's breakaway tennis union, call for 'unity, not separation'
4 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal oppose Novak Djokovic's breakaway tennis union, call for 'unity, not separation'

Firstpost  

Vasek Pospisil announced the beginning of the Professional Tennis Players Association on Twitter on Saturday with a picture showing a group of male players standing on a US Open court New York: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other members of the ATP Player Council spoke out Saturday against a plan put forth by top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil to …

Novak Djokovic starts new tennis player association, but Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are not yet on board
4 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic starts new tennis player association, but Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are not yet on board

ABC  

Novak Djokovic has resigned as head of the Association of Tennis Professional's Player Council, but his plans for a new representative organisation for athletes have already encountered some stiff resistance. Key points: Novak Djokovic's breakaway group aims to "unify the players" and have an influence on decision-making But his fellow top players Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have called for …

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Object To Novak Djokovic's Proposal For Player Union
4 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal Object To Novak Djokovic's Proposal For Player Union

News 18  

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other members of the ATP Player Council spoke out Saturday against a plan put forth by top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil to start a union of sorts for mens tennis — bringing the sports politics into the spotlight just before the U.S. Open. “I truly understand that some of them have different opinions and …

Djokovic, Pospisil to lead new players association called PTPA - Tennis News
4 years, 3 months ago

Djokovic, Pospisil to lead new players association called PTPA - Tennis News

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic and former top-30 member Vasek Pospisil would be the co-presidents of a new group they are trying to set up to represent men’s professional tennis players. and protect the future of tennis.” "Unlike many other professional sports, men’s professional tennis has never had a representative body that is represented for players by players,” the e-mail …

No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil would lead new men's tennis group
4 years, 3 months ago

No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil would lead new men's tennis group

India TV News  

1-ranked Novak Djokovic and former top-30 member Vasek Pospisil would be the co-presidents of a new group they are trying to set up to represent men’s professional tennis players. “Unlike many other professional sports, men’s professional tennis has never had a representative body that is represented for players by players,” the email said. The trustees would appoint two co-presidents with …

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil push for formation of new men's tennis group
4 years, 3 months ago

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil push for formation of new men's tennis group

Firstpost  

Among the areas the PTPA would look into, according to the email: ATP and tournament rules and regulations, revenue sharing, disciplinary actions, pensions, travel, on-site food and amenities, insurance and medical care. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic and former top-30 member Vasek Pospisil would be the co-presidents of a new group they are trying to set up to represent men’s professional tennis …

No. 1 Djokovic, Pospisil would lead new men’s tennis group
4 years, 3 months ago

No. 1 Djokovic, Pospisil would lead new men’s tennis group

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — No. 1-ranked Novak Djokovic and former top-30 member Vasek Pospisil would be the co-presidents of a new group they are trying to set up to represent men’s professional tennis players. “Unlike many other professional sports, men’s professional tennis has never had a representative body that is represented for players by players,” the email said. The email asks …

No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil Would Lead New Men's Tennis Group
4 years, 3 months ago

No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil Would Lead New Men's Tennis Group

News 18  

1-ranked Novak Djokovic and former top-30 member Vasek Pospisil would be the co-presidents of a new group they are trying to set up to represent men’s professional tennis players. A letter emailed to players — and obtained by The Associated Press on Friday — pushes the formation of a Professional Tennis Players Association, abbreviated PTPA. Unlike many other professional sports, …

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