More than 150 doubles players, including Grand Slam champions, have signed an open letter to the ATP board and management, pleading for a reconsideration of "drastic" reforms that they believe could "kill" the doubles format. The players argue that proposed cuts to games and prize money will make it exceedingly difficult to build and sustain a career in doubles.
The open letter expresses deep concern over the potential impact of these changes, emphasizing that the current proposals could significantly harm the viability of professional doubles tennis. Players feel that the reforms, if implemented, would undermine the efforts of those dedicated to the discipline and potentially lead to a decline in the quality and depth of the doubles game.
Over 150 Doubles Players Urge ATP to Rethink "Drastic" Format Cuts
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- Angry players urge ATP rethink over doubles cuts — Yahoo Sports,
- 'Cutting doubles would destroy careers' - angry players urge ATP rethink — BBC Sport,
- Doubles players sign open letter pleading with tennis chiefs to ‘protect’ format — The Guardian Sports,