Novak Djokovic reveals one of his most significant projects for the future

"After yesterday's successful match, we are thrilled to announce the birth of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the first tennis players association since 1972". With a message on his social profiles, World number one Novak Djokovic, fresh winner of the Cincinnati tournament, has confirmed the birth of a new body to protect the rights of tennis players. An initiative harshly criticized by many insiders and which did not obtain the consent of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. The Swiss and the Spaniard had asked for "unity, not separation" when they learned that the players led by Djokovic intended to form a dissident association. Canadian Vasek Pospisil, a member of the ATP Players Council, came out on Friday last Friday announcing his resignation. Meanwhile, in a recent interview with SportKlub, Novak Djokovic disclosed that building his own academy was one of his most significant projects for the future. 

Djokovic on his Academy

"There are several things I am preparing for the future. One of the biggest projects in my life is the academy. Through the Novak Tennis Club, I am testing certain things that will be part of a big system tomorrow. That system will be able to offer everything I talked about earlier in Serbia and around the world," Novak Djokovic said. "It inspires and motivates me to offer this program shortly so that young athletes can get closer to my mentality, my experience, and what I can share with them," Novak Djokovic continued. "I can't go into details, for now, nothing has been confirmed yet ... It is currently in the phase of preparation and assembly of various parts, and it is a process that will take time. We currently have a mini academy, in fact, a tennis club on May 25, and we have already started to gather people I think should be there in the professional staff," Djokovic added. The 33-year old won his 35th major title on Saturday after defeating Milos Raonic in the final of Cincinnati Masters, a precursor event to the US Open. In the final, Djokovic was repeatedly seen caressing his neck, and it was certainly causing him a lot of problems. Raonic easily won the first set, and Djokovic could hardly get a racket on the ball when the Canadian served. The sluggish start raised questions on his fitness and endurance. But the Serb bounced back phenomenally in the second set and looked even more convincing in the third.

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