Novak Djokovic’s decision to cut ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has sent shockwaves throughout the tennis world. Reacting to the development, Daniil Medvedev said it would give the breakaway organization a “bad look.”
Djokovic co-founded the PTPA alongside former player Vasek Pospisil in 2021 to empower players and lessen the control of the governing bodies. The PTPA also initiated legal action against the ATP, WTA, ITF, and International Tennis Integrity Agency last March, alleging “anti-competitive practices and a blatant disregard for player welfare.”
On Sunday, Jan. 4, Djokovic announced that he was dissociating himself from the PTPA due to transparency issues.
After defeating Márton Fucsovics in the Round of 32 of the Brisbane International on Monday, Medvedev was asked for his thoughts about Djokovic leaving the PTPA.
“I saw it. For sure, it’s kind of a bad look on PTPA because he was a co-founder, so I don’t know the exact decisions behind it, or sorry, like, factors behind his decision. So tough for me to say. I was always for PTPA because I do think ATP can improve some things, and they are the monopoly in the sport,” Medvedev said (via ASAPtext).
“At the same time, I know my priorities. For example, I was never involved as a decision-maker in PTPA, but I always said I think it’s good, even if we have maybe more parties trying to not even change something in tennis, but trying to look into tennis if there are some things to change,” he added. So that’s kind of it. I’m not for it, not against it. I think guys should continue doing their job and try to do it as good as they can.”
Novak Djokovic Withdraws From Adelaide International to Focus on Australian Open
On Monday, Jan. 5, Novak Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the ATP 250 Adelaide International, citing physical concerns. The Serb said he would instead gear up for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, the Australian Open.
He shared the news via his Instagram stories, writing:
“To all my fans in Adelaide, unfortunately, I’m not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week. It’s personally very disappointing to me as I have such great memories of winning the title there two years ago. I was really excited about returning, as it truly felt like playing at home. My focus is now on my preparation for the Australian Open, and I look forward to arriving in Melbourne soon.”
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❌🇦🇺🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic has WITHDRAWN from the ATP 250 in Adelaide
🤕 Says he’s ’not quite physically ready to compete’ pic.twitter.com/0VFW1aD7tA
— Olly Tennis 🎾 🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) January 5, 2026
Djokovic won the Adelaide International in 2023, and now he is looking to win his 11th title in Melbourne, which will be a record-breaking 25th Major overall for him.
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