Elite Tennis Players File Lawsuit Over Anti-Competitive Practices
Top tennis players have filed a lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices and poor working conditions, marking a broader push for improved athlete treatment.
Published on April 2, 2025
Elite tennis players have joined forces to file a lawsuit against the sport’s governing bodies, including organizations such as the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA. Filed on March 18, 2025, this legal action accuses the bodies of engaging in anti-competitive practices and fostering poor working conditions that have suppressed player earnings and stalled reforms in the sport.
The lawsuit, aligned with a growing movement among athletes to leverage their market power, calls for changes in prize money distribution, scheduling, ranking systems, and player welfare. Led in part by high-profile figures and the recently formed Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA), this action highlights longstanding concerns within professional tennis about unfair practices and the need for a more equitable system.