“These are political games”: Novak Djokovic accuses the ATP of blocking his return to the Player Council

Novak Djokovic opened a can of worms after announcing he was nominated for a return to the ATP Player Council. The 17-time Grand Slam champion and former prime minister resigned in August, along with colleague Vasek Pospisil.

Novak Djokovic makes it clear that he did not rush to return to the Player Council

After his exit from the council, the Serbian launched a new front of players called the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA).

Djokovic made his remarks after losing to Russian Daniil Medvedev in the ATP finals on Wednesday. He he said the game’s main governing body was on its way back to the council.

“I was nominated by my fellow players, I did not proactively run for the Council” the Serb said.

Novak Djokovic had several very interesting quotes in store about his return to the @atptour advice with @VasekPospisiland the fact that they will continue the PTPA anyway. Discussion 👇 pic.twitter.com/216ZTO5B3u

– Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) November 18, 2020

The Serbian says the ATP rules have changed to keep him out of the Players Council

Djokovic said the ATP has introduced a nighttime rule that prevents anyone holding a post in another body from seeking membership on the Council. He She said, “Until last night, I wanted to collaborate with ATP as one of the co-founders of PTPA … But by promoting the new rule that you cannot be a member of the Council and of any other organization within the tennis system at the same time … They (ATP) they sent a clear message about what they think. “

The world’s number 1 added further, “So once again @atptour went against the wishes of the large group of players who named me and @vasekpospisil. We are not the ones who applied, as has been reported by the media. “

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The Serb even accused the ATP leaders of resorting to “politics” to keep him out of the Council and said: “These are political games that take place behind the scenes and you hardly see anything written about it… Bbut it is important to write that Novak Djokovic is a hypocrite. B.ok, it’s not the first time, I’m used to it …Just strengthen my shield …And it gives me even more motivation to do what’s right for the sport and for the players. “

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Novak Djokovic sees no conflict between the Council and the PTPA

Djokovic said he was under pressure to step down as prime minister. The Serbian said the thinking behind the PTPA was not to rival the front of the ATP players.

“I don’t see any conflict whatsoever in being part of the PTPA and part of the board of players, I didn’t know that then or now”, Djokovic said. He further clarified the situation and said, “Some people said that (it is) hypocritical of me to perhaps return to the Board as well as being one of the founders of PTPA. It was not my intention to return to the Council. “

No. 1 says the PTPA will need to recalibrate

The number one in the world added that the PTPA should recalibrate its approach in light of the new ATP rule. He has declared, “This is just the beginning for PTPA, we need to see what our next strategic move will be … OObviously from now on we will have to take a slightly different approach. At least we know where we are when it comes to ATP. “

The ATP has not yet responded to the Serbian’s accusation of being deliberately prevented from returning to the Council.