Doubles players accuse ATP of jeopardizing their profession at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Leading doubles players have condemned the ATP Tour's proposed changes during a meeting at Wimbledon, claiming they threaten the viability of doubles as a profession. The ATP aims to halve the size of doubles draws by 2028 and reduce the percentage of prize money for doubles from 20% to 10%, reallocating funds to singles players. Players warn this could end opportunities for those ranked outside the top 30, making it financially unsustainable to pursue a career in doubles. An ATP spokesperson acknowledged the review of the doubles model, stating that it is intended to create a long-term sustainable framework for the game. Ongoing discussions will involve consultation with players and tournaments regarding any potential adjustments.
- •Players accuse ATP of trying to end doubles as a profession.
- •Proposed changes could halve doubles draws at ATP events by 2028.
- •Doubles players' prize money percentage may drop from 20% to 10%.
- •ATP plans to consult players and tournaments on potential changes.
- •Concerns arise over player sustainability outside the top 30 rankings.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — 'Not a carnival sideshow' - doubles players fear cutbacks
- 5:11 AMBBC Sport — 'Not a carnival sideshow' - doubles players fear cutbacks
"A group of leading doubles players accuse the men's ATP Tour of trying to "end doubles as a viable profession".
"A group of leading doubles players accuse the men's ATP Tour of trying to "end doubles as a viable profession".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 5:11 AM'Not a carnival sideshow' - doubles players fear cutbacks
A group of leading doubles players accuse the men's ATP Tour of trying to "end doubles as a viable profession".
- BBC SportJul 3, 2026, 5:11 AM'Not a carnival sideshow' - doubles players fear cutbacks
A group of leading doubles players accuse the men's ATP Tour of trying to "end doubles as a viable profession".
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