An important and troubling piece by Stephania Bell & D'Arcy Maine, based on data Professional Tennis Players Association compiled via the indefatigable Robby Sikka. Tennis has to do better for its players (and fans and commercial partners). Late night matches have to go the way of 🦖… Featuring

On-court compensation for tennis players has not only failed to keep pace with global inflation rates - it continues to grow at a much slower rate when compared to player compensation in other sports.

Tennis players' maximum, minimum, and average on-court earnings continue to significantly trail athletes' earning potential in other sports. Even the on-court compensation of tennis' top earner equates to average, or below average, playing-field earnings for athletes in other

"That's unacceptable in a multibillion dollar industry." 📣 Long-term structural improvements must be made to ensure hundreds of men's and women's players can earn an adequate living. Vasek Pospisil

We remain committed to being part of the solution when it comes to increasing players' earning potential and pushing for their fair share of the business of tennis. The following posts are examples of how PTPA supports these efforts publicly and behind the scenes.

We continue to relentlessly advocate for players and work with the governing bodies, pushing them to recognize and prioritize players' right to share fairly in the business.

Free player services help protect player welfare and offset costs that players would otherwise be forced to cover on their own.

Player-exclusive benefits with premium brand partners reduce out-of-pocket costs and create more comfort and convenience for players.

The PTPA's group licensing program in conjunction with our commercial affiliate, Winners Alliance, unlocks additional incremental and passive earning opportunities for players as a collective.

"These small things can be the difference between winning or losing." Find out Cameron Norrie's must-have packing essentials in his "My 9 Things" episode: bit.ly/3z3Sbnp Hilton #HiltonForTheStay

Players, have questions? Concerns? A challenge you're navigating? The PTPA is here to support you however possible, both on and off the court. 🎤 Hubert Hurkacz

Find out Mirra Andreeva's dream doubles team as she checks out 2024 Topps Chrome Tennis for the first time! SlabStox

The PTPA was built by the players, for the players, and the players directly impact the services, benefits, and resources we're creating. Hear more from Ahmad Nassar in his recent conversation with The Slice Tennis.

The Professional Tennis Players Association mental fitness program kicked off our performance series talking with acclaimed sport psychologist - and former ITF world #1 (35's), Jeff Greenwald. Our topic, learning from losing. Pro player? DM me to join our app!

What matters to Caroline Garcia as she's competing around the world? Find out more in her "My 9 Things" full episode: bit.ly/4g2Y05q Hilton #HiltonForTheStay

Watch as jack draper rips his first Topps Chrome Tennis pack, chooses his dream doubles team, and pulls a massive gold auto card. 😍 SlabStox

The Professional Tennis Players Association mental fitness program continues our well-being series by speaking to 19-year tour veteran, Ariel Behar. Ariel shares his experience and wisdom for how to develop as a player, while also prioritizing mental fitness. Pro player/coach? DM me to join our app.

Working on it & will follow up with you. Basically, the whole system is rigged. Short answer on unionizing is that tennis players cannot currently unionize under the law. That’s because tennis players are independent contractors & not employees (unlike NBA, MLB, EPL & NFL

Players and PSTs, you can find our Player Relations Team on site in Tokyo this week. 👋 Good luck to everyone competing!