Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has shaken the sports world by announcing his departure from the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) through a statement published on social media. Djokovic emphasized his opposition to the current tour leadership and pointed to 'persistent concerns about transparency,' according to the Argentine News Agency. In this way, the Serb, the winner of the most Grand Slams titles, officially confirmed his exit from the ATP structures. The Serb, who has been the fiercest critic of the tour's business model, calls into question the organization's representativeness. Djokovic, who has not hidden his disagreements with the ATP leadership in recent years, bases his exit on three pillars that he considers deficient in the current management: income distribution: the demand for a more equitable distribution of prize money, especially for lower-ranked players; transparency: a constant demand for greater clarity in institutional decision-making processes; real representation: the search for an independent voice for tennis players, free from the interests of the tournaments. So far, the ATP has opted for secrecy, without giving an official response to the Serb's announcement. His decision deepens a historical rift over control of the tour and raises questions about the future of governance in the white sport. What began as a series of public disagreements has escalated into a formal rupture, marking an unprecedented milestone for an active player of his caliber.
