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Mar 2025
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Players & PTPA sue ATP, WTA - why, and w...

David Law, Catherine Whitaker, Matt Roberts
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The Professional Tennis Players’ Association has begun legal action against tennis’ governing bodies. David speaks to Matt Futterman of The Athletic about why this is happening, what the players want, and what might happen next. 

Read The Athletic's news story by Matt Futterman.

Read The Athletic's explainer by Charlie Eccleshare.


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