Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Player Council Elections to focus on his role in the PTPA

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the ATP Player Council Elections to focus on his role in the PTPA

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic was left in a difficult position after the ATP proposed a new rule in which any player having a conflict of interest with the ATP, could not be a part of the Player council. The Serbian who left the council after falling out with it, was nominated back to it, last month. However, for him to become a member of the Player council, he had to give him up his membership in the Professional Players Tennis Association, which was co-founded by him.

Novak Djokovic in his latest Instagram post stated that with a heavy heart he felt it was necessary for him to remove his name from the list of candidates for the council election (ATP). “Unfortunately, given these latest developments I feel it is now necessary to remove my name from the list of candidates. I do not wish to create conflict or uncertainty around the Player Elections or create any issues that may arise,” the Serb wrote.

“I do this reluctantly and with a heavy heart. I am, and always have been, very passionate when it comes to representing my peers on the council,” he added.

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I am confident that the PTPA will have a positive impact in the future: Novak Djokovic

Djokovic is confident about the long term prospects of the PTPA

Novak Djokovic stated that he was always a well-wisher for all his peers on tour. The Serbian believes that the PTPA will act as a medium to facilitate and improve the lives of many players, especially the lower-ranked players. “I truly believe there is a path forward that will greatly improve the lives of many players, especially the lower ranked, and have a powerful and positive impact on the sport of tennis as a whole. I am confident that the PTPA will achieve this in the near future,” Djokovic wrote.

Novak Djokovic also stated that it was extremely important not to have conflicts of interest in the sport, not just with the formation of new associations but also at levels within the ATP structure.

“Before concluding, I wish to communicate that I believe it is extremely important that we do not have conflicts of interest in our sport. I hope that, going forward, this is not only applied to the formation of new associations at the player level but further applied to all levels within the ATP structure. I wish everyone a healthy and wonderful 2021 season,” the Serbian concluded.

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