ATP Doubles Plan Slammed as 'Disgusting'
Leaked proposals to slash draws and shift prize money to singles have sparked fury among doubles specialists.
The ATP is effectively plotting a heist on the doubles tour, pushing proposals that would decimate the earnings of doubles specialists to further enrich singles stars. Leaked details from a recent meeting reveal a radical restructuring plan that would alter the prize money split from the current 80-20 balance to a staggering 90-10 in favor of singles players. The financial assault is compounded by a proposed reduction in draw sizes, specifically cutting Masters events down to just 16 teams.
These moves aren't minor adjustments; they represent a systematic dismantling of the doubles infrastructure under the guise of reform. 1 doubles player Henry Patten, did not hold back in his assessment of the tour's direction. He labeled the proposed changes as "disgusting," arguing that the plan constitutes a direct attack on the professional livelihoods of those who dedicate their careers to the doubles discipline.
