[1] The concept for the PTPA began in 2019, when Vasek Pospisil and Novak Djokovic found they shared a perception of shortcomings on how the ATP protected the interest of its players.
[2] In 2025 they launched the Athlete Counsel & Equity (ACE) Program, an initiative to guarantee high level legal defense for players, independently of their income, accused of having violated the anti-doping rules, following the disparity of cases involving high and low profile players during 2024.
They also launched their own website, www.ptpaplayers.com, which includes their mission and value statements, list of advisory board members, player stories, and an FAQ page to answer all questions those may have about the association.
The official launch of the PTPA was concluded with a global press conferencethat included the founders of the association, Vasek Pospisil and Novak Djokovic, the executive director of the PTPA, Adam Larry, and CEO of ANACHEL Communications Inc., Carrie Gerlach Cecil.
Speaking after his semifinal win at the Cincinnati Masters held in New York due to the pandemic, Raonic said: "Players have had plenty of time to think and reflect and take a look at certain parts which they may not be happy with and discuss...A lot of us were kept in the dark by our leadership for six months.
That is what players fought for in the creation of the ATP Tour...It makes no sense why you would be better served by shifting your role from the inside to the outside of the governance structure".
[1] The PTPA has drawn the opposition of players including Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the former writing on Twitter: "It is time for unity, not for separation.
[7] Andy Murray meanwhile argued that while he is "not totally against a player union", the WTA should be on its board and the current ATP management "should be given some time to implement their vision".
[2] American tennis players John Isner and Ryan Harrison have voiced their support on Twitter and have identified as members of the association.
Support from former players in the tennis world stems from Paul McNamee, Mats Wilander, and Patrick McEnroe.