Doubles players protest ATP's proposed cuts amid Wimbledon tensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Doubles players, including Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, express anger over proposed ATP cuts to their events during Wimbledon. The ATP's plan may halve doubles draws and reduce prize money allocation for doubles from 20% to 10%, raising concerns about the future of the profession. Players argue the changes would diminish opportunities for those ranked outside the top 30. They seek greater respect and promotion of doubles within the sport, emphasizing their contributions and dedication. ATP officials are assessing the situation but have not fully addressed player concerns.
- •Doubles draws may be halved by the ATP starting in 2028.
- •Prize money for doubles players could drop significantly under new proposals.
- •Players like Cash and Glasspool demand better promotion of doubles events.
- •Concerns raised about lacking consultation before these proposals.
- •ATP emphasizes long-term sustainability but details remain unclear.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'You're taking our jobs' - doubles players angry at proposed cuts
"Doubles players are "angry" at proposals to cut their events because it is "taking our jobs away", say Wimbledon champions Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool.
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