Djokovic-Nadal showdown for the future of tennis

Tennis is divided between those who defend the ruling ATP current and those who advocate a revolution so that players have greater representation, relevance and benefits in the governing bodies. ANDn the first group is Rafa Nadal and the second is led by Novak Djokovic. A clash of the titans for the future, evidenced these days in London during the Masters.

TFollowing his victory against Rublev, Nadal, who is backed by Federer, said he did not agree with the five-set duels disappearing from the Grand Slams. “It is part of the history of our sport. It means being more solid for a longer time ”, he argued. The next day, Djokovic was in favor of the change: “I prefer three sleeves. We have enough tournaments and matches ”. Rafa had sent him a message when talking about the new players association (PTPA), founded by the Serbian: “We don't need to create another organization. If we compare the circuit with that of a few years ago, in terms of benefits, especially for low-ranking tennis players, now it is much better ”.

After falling against Thiem, the Spaniard cited number one in another controversy, that of the electronic lines judges: “I like the traditional track better, you dress more with people, although I also heard Djokovic explain that they were not necessary.” In these, on Wednesday it was learned that the Balkan is presented to the elections of the ATP Players Council, despite creating his own union. Soares and Schwartzman confirmed it. The Brazilian said that they had fired him from the WhatsApp group for staying in the Council and the Argentine, that Djokovic and his lieutenant, Pospisil, want to return “so that there are voices of tennis players in the ATP structure.” The problem is that according to Nole himself, the ATP has vetoed him with a new rule that prevents a player from being in two unions or associations. There is war.