Djokovic explained that he did not want an increase for himself, but for the players below in the ranking that counts on the Grand Slam.
“I see that in the past, when I speak of this subject, people like to say:” Well, look at it, wanting more money for itself “. It’s not on this subject,” said the winner of the Grand Slam.
“I’m just talking about the whole. Few tennis players live this sport in the world. This is not something I see was sufficiently spoken.
“It is also important to understand that we live in a very commercial world. Entertainment and sport affairs are very large.
“And for the Grand Slam, they are doing very well. So the United States Open has increased the price.
“Then there is the part of inflation, which is a completely different subject, but important to take into consideration when you talk about these things.
“Overall, this is definitely a positive step.”
Earlier this year, the professional association of tennis players (PTPA) Launched a legal action Against the guiding organs of tennis, citing “anti-competitive practices and a blatant contempt for the well-being of the players”.
The trial of the group of players, which was co -founded by Djokovic, asked for the end of what he describes as a “monopolistic control” of the tennis tour, as well as the financial compensation of the ATP, the WTA, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
Djokovic later said that “there are things with which I agree in the trial, and then there are also things with which I do not agree”.
Djokovic will begin his American open campaign on Sunday against the American learner at stadium Arthur Ashe in Queens, New York.
