Nick Kyrgios calls out Andy Roddick for editing interviews with PTPA leaders amid shocking lawsuit

Andy Roddick recently interviewed Vasek Pospisil and Ahmad Nassar about the PTPA lawsuit.

Nick Kyrgios calls out Andy Roddick for editing interviews with PTPA leaders amid shocking lawsuit

Nick Kyrgios (image via X- The Tennis Letter), Andy Roddick (Image via YouTube- Served with Roddick)

Nick Kyrgios is a part of the 12 current and former players who have filed the class action lawsuit along with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). The Australian tennis star, who is known for his outspoken nature and remarks, recently reacted on X to Andy Roddick’s latest video on the issue.

On the Served with Roddick podcast, the former American tennis player hosted Vasek Pospisil– the co-founder of PTPA, and Ahmad Nassar– Executive Director of PTPA. In the short clip that was shared on the podcast’s social media handles, Pospisil and Nassar could barely be seen responding as Roddick was firing them with questions about the case. Kyrgios called out the manner in which the video was edited, remarking that the guest’s answers had been cut out from the clip.

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He is under the establishment thumb. Editing the video as they are about to answer. Ridiculous.

Nick Kyrgios commented on X

The PTPA was co-founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil in 2020. Its mission is to increase the power of the players and reduce the governing control of the tennis governing bodies.

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The PTPA took a huge step on Tuesday, March 18, when it filed a 163-page lawsuit criticizing the tennis schedule, ranking system, and control over image rights. The PTPA has sued the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).

The lawsuit has been backed by more than the top 250 men’s and women’s players, which also includes many top 20 players. The papers for the suit were filed at the United States District Court in New York.

What are the PTPA’s claims?

The PTPA believes that the governing bodies of the tournament have made strong agreements that cap prize money and prevent potential competitors from entering the sport. It also describes the current ATP and WTA ranking systems as draconian, as they effectively force players to play tournaments just for reputation’s sake as pro tennis players.

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Novak Djokovic (Image via X, The Tennis Letter)

The suit alleges that the 11-month tennis calendar has become unsustainable. It added that players are forced to compete in excessive heat, the ball changes regularly, and they play late at night, which is unhealthy for them. The body reckons that these have led to players suffering serious wrist, elbow, and elbow injuries.

How has ATP responded to PTPA’s claims?

In response to PTPA & players’ class action lawsuit, ATP stated that the PTPA has chosen division & distraction through ‘misinformation’ over progress. It further remarked that five years since its inception in 2020, the PTPA has struggled to establish a meaningful role in tennis, making its decision to pursue legal action at this juncture unsurprising.

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Vasek Pospisil (Image via X/@Vasek Pospisil)

The ATP strongly rejected the premise of the PTPA’s claims, believing the case to be entirely without merit. The body established that it will vigorously defend its position and remain committed to working in the best interests of the game.