How Novak Djokovic’s idea PTPA wants to help players accused of doping – See Statement
Novak Djokovic and the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) have taken steps to support tennis players facing allegations of doping or corruption by covering their legal costs. The organisation, co-founded by Djokovic and fellow player Vasek Pospisil in 2019, represents players ranked in the top 500 in ATP and WTA singles, as well as the top 200 in doubles.
The initiative is part of the PTPA’s Athlete Counsel & Equity (ACE) Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to players who may struggle to afford legal representation. The program was co-founded by WTA player Tara Moore and will offer pro-bono legal support through global law firms King & Spalding LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
A statement from the PTPA described the initiative as the first of its kind in tennis, ensuring that all players, regardless of their financial standing, have access to world-class legal expertise. The move comes after high-profile doping cases in the sport, including failed tests by world No.1 Jannik Sinner and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in 2024. Both players denied wrongdoing, with Swiatek receiving a one-month ban while Sinner initially escaped punishment.
