Doubles players urge ATP to reconsider proposed format changes
The short version
- More than 150 doubles players on the men's ATP tour have signed an open letter.
- The players are urging the ATP to reconsider proposed reforms to the doubles format.
- The reforms include slashing games by half and reducing prize money.
- Players argue the changes would make it hard to build and sustain a doubles career.
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First reported by The Guardian Doubles players sign open letter pleading with tennis chiefs to ‘protect’ format
BBC News ‘Cutting doubles would destroy careers’ - angry players urge ATP rethink