PTPA threatens lawsuit against Andy Roddick’s podcast over defamation claims
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has signaled intentions to pursue a defamation lawsuit against Andy Roddick’s podcast, Served, following its reporting on the organization. The PTPA, which hired defamation law firm Clare Locke, alleges that questions raised by freelance reporter Tim Rohan caused irreparable harm, including the departure of co-founder Novak Djokovic in January. The PTPA's accusation centers on allegations of misconduct and potential federal investigations involving the PTPA and its financial backer, Winners Alliance. A former PTPA executive is facing legal scrutiny as well. The podcast has yet to publish a full story on the PTPA amid ongoing reporting efforts.
- •PTPA hints at defamation lawsuit against Served podcast.
- •Legal letter cites damaging reporting on Novak Djokovic's departure.
- •Clare Locke represents PTPA in potential legal action.
- •Podcast continues investigation without releasing a full story.
- •Former PTPA general counsel is involved in federal court case.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — PTPA threatens defamation lawsuit against Andy Roddick’s ‘Served’ podcast in newly surfaced letter
"The embattled Professional Tennis Players Association earlier this year strongly hinted it would bring a defamation claim against Andy Roddick’s podcast, Served, if it persisted in its reporting on the PTPA, or in fact ran with a story, which has not been published, at least yet. The PTPA hired Clare Locke, a top defamation law firm…
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