McEnroe Backs Djokovic Amid PTPA Rift: Federer, Nadal 'Too Divided'

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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 13:38
McEnroe Backs Djokovic Amid PTPA Rift: Federer, Nadal 'Too Divided'
- •John McEnroe supports Novak Djokovic after Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal refused to back him on the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA).
- •McEnroe believes the tennis world is too divided, highlighting the need for Djokovic's PTPA, which aimed to give lower-ranked players a stronger voice.
- •Djokovic co-founded PTPA in 2021 but recently stepped away due to concerns about transparency, governance, and alignment with his values.
- •Federer and Nadal opposed PTPA, arguing that working within existing structures was more beneficial and that a new organization wasn't necessary.
- •McEnroe questioned PTPA's functionality and the lack of unity, suggesting Federer and Nadal were caught off guard by the situation.
Why It Matters: McEnroe supports Djokovic's PTPA vision, criticizing Federer and Nadal for not backing it, citing deep divisions in tennis.
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