Fedal vs Djokovic! Roger and Rafa aren't happy with Novak's breakaway move.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and other members of the ATP Player Council spoke out Saturday against a plan put forth by top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil to-- bringing the sport's politics into the spotlight just before the US Open.
Djokovic and Pospisil are seeking support for the formation of what they're calling the Professional Tennis Players Association; they would be the co-presidents. They said in an email to players the PTPA is needed to "promote, protect and represent the interests of its players ... and protect the future of tennis."
"Of course I would love to have Roger and Rafa on board. Of course I would love to have all the players on board. But I understand. I truly understand that some of them have different opinions and they don't think the time is right."
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