Doubles players oppose ATP Tour's plans to cut prize money and tournaments

Doubles players expressed strong opposition to the ATP Tour's recent proposal to reduce both prize money and tournament sizes, slated for implementation in 2028. A collective of leading players warned that the changes would drastically affect their earning potential, reducing prize money from 20 percent to 10 percent at ATP events and halving the size of doubles draws. Discussions at Wimbledon have highlighted their concerns, with players stating that such measures threaten the viability of doubles as a profession. The ATP Tour claims it is re-evaluating the doubles model to create a more sustainable future while maintaining its significance on the Tour and stated that any adjustments would not affect Grand Slam tournaments. Further actions or discussions regarding this proposal are expected in the coming months.

• 1:50 PMESPN Tennis — Doubles players condemn plan to cut prize money
• 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Fresh tennis prize money row erupts as doubles players hit out at ATP Tour’s plan to cut tournament sizes