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The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA), co-founded by Novak Djokovic, has initiated legal action against tennis' governing bodies, accusing them of "anti-competitive practices" and neglecting player welfare. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court in New York, seeks a jury trial and claims that professional players have minimal control over their careers due to restrictive systems imposed by tennis authorities. The PTPA, alongside 12 players including co-founder Vasek Pospisil and Nick Kyrgios, is challenging the control of the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, demanding an end to what they describe as "monopolistic" governance and seeking financial compensation.