Novak Djokovic credits Nick Kyrgios for sharing his ‘opinion’ on the split of money within the tennis governing bodies compared to other sports
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have had many overlapping opinions in the past few years and have got along with each other.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios (via ABC News)
Novak Djokovic shared his views on prize money in tennis after Nick Kyrgios argued that players are not paid enough. Djokovic gave a detailed response, focusing on the need for fairer revenue distribution. He highlighted that this is one of the main goals of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which he co-founded in 2020 to advocate for players’ rights.
Kyrgios, who partnered with Djokovic in doubles at the Brisbane International, was vocal about the issue. He criticized the demanding tour schedule and called the players’ share of revenue “a joke.” Following his second-round win over Gael Monfils, Djokovic was asked about Kyrgios’ remarks. He acknowledged the concerns and discussed how the PTPA aims to address them.
Around the prize money for tennis players, Nick Kyrgios has been active around he doesn’t think tennis players are paid enough in comparison to other sports. The stats are out there that it’s a lower percentage that tennis players get. Does that need to change, from a PTPA viewpoint? I’m just going to state a fact. It’s not my opinion. The fact is that that’s true, what he’s saying. The pie split between the governing bodies in major sports, all major American sports, like NFL, NBA, baseball, NHL, is 50% maybe more, some less, but around 50%. Ours is way lower than that. It is true.
Novak Djokovic said in his post-match press conference at Brisbane
Djokovic also highlighted the broader influence of the PTPA on other issues in tennis. He pointed to its role in ensuring transparency, especially in controversial situations. One example he mentioned was Jannik Sinner’s doping case, a topic Kyrgios has also spoken about frequently.
Djokovic says the pie split of money between the governing bodies in tennis is significantly less than in other sports, ‘PTPA was formed to represent better players' rights, because I don't think that's been done to a satisfactory level with ATP & WTA over the years’
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It’s quite fragmented from that point of view. It’s not easy to get everybody in the same room and say, ‘Okay, let’s agree on a certain percentage.’ The revenue share is quite different in Grand Slams and a 250 event, for example, which is quite different than the major American sports where it’s all under USA law and legislation. It’s different. You have a player union there. They can obviously under their regulations and laws negotiate the terms. It’s quite different with us.
Novak Djokovic added
During a pre-tournament press conference at last year’s US Open, Djokovic shared his belief that the PTPA could bring meaningful changes. He emphasized the need for a clear and fair process in addressing such cases. The association, he explained, is working toward improving fairness and accountability in tennis.
Djokovic remains committed to the PTPA’s mission of creating a better future for players. He believes the organization can address key concerns like prize money and player welfare. By pushing for change, he hopes the sport will become more equitable for all athletes.
Novak Djokovic improves astonishing record after beating Gael Monfils in Brisbane
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic secured a straight-sets win over Gael Monfils to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Brisbane International. The world No. 7 dominated the second-round match, defeating the Frenchman 6-3, 6-3 in the ATP 250 event. Djokovic remained solid on serve and broke Monfils three times.

This victory improved Djokovic’s career record against Monfils to an incredible 20-0. This makes it the most one-sided head-to-head record in ATP history. Monfils, now 38 years old, has never managed to beat Djokovic in their two decades of matches.
The win also made Djokovic the only male player to achieve 20 wins against a single opponent without a loss. This remarkable record further highlights his consistency and dominance on the tour. Rafael Nadal holds the second most dominant head-to-head record in men’s tennis, with an 18-0 score against Richard Gasquet. Djokovic’s unmatched streak against Monfils now sets a new benchmark in tennis history.