New York judge rules against ATP and WTA in tennis antitrust lawsuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
A federal judge in New York ruled on October 2, 2026, that the antitrust lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) against the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and Grand Slam tournaments will proceed. Initially filed in March 2025, the 145-page lawsuit alleges that tennis governing bodies exploit players and suppress competition. The PTPA dropped the International Tennis Federation and other bodies from the suit, honing in on the four Grand Slams. The ruling prevents efforts to dismiss the case and sets the stage for the next meeting on October 29, 2026.
- •PTPA claims players lack control over their careers and compensation.
- •Seventeen plaintiffs include current and former players, plus PTPA representation.
- •Next court session scheduled for October 29, 2026.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis antitrust lawsuit explained: Why ATP, WTA and Grand Slam dismissal attempts failed
"The antitrust lawsuit filed in March 2025 against tennis’ governing bodies by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) intended to completely remake the sport and transform how its athletes are treated and remunerated. The PTPA, co-founded by 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in 2020, filed the 145-page document in New York City, London and Brussels, setting out how players are abused and exploited by the leaders of the sport, it alleged. The first version of the lawsuit named
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