Djokovic Reveals PTPA Exit: "My Name Was Overused," Values No Longer Align

• Novak Djokovic, ahead of the Australian Open, discussed his recent departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA).
• He cited a misalignment of his values and approach with the organization's current direction as the reason for his exit.
• Djokovic, a co-founder of PTPA in 2020 with Vasek Pospisil, felt his name was being "overused" and that people wrongly perceived it as "his organization."
• Despite leaving, he still believes in the PTPA's core concept and the necessity of a players-only representation body in tennis.
• The Serbian star is set to begin his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open against Pedro Martinez.

Why It Matters: Djokovic exited PTPA due to differing values and feeling his name was overused, but still supports its mission.