Top doubles players urge ATP bosses to rethink changes that would gut the sport

Leading men’s doubles players have called on the ATP Tour to reconsider ⁠plans that would reduce the ⁠size of the doubles competitions at ⁠events and move prize money to the singles format.

In a letter addressed to the ATP board and management and signed by 137 active players, 33 former players and 20 federations, the group said it understood the need for reform, but was deeply concerned about ‌the plans being discussed.

The ATP said this month it was reviewing potential changes to the size of the doubles draws at tournaments as part of its plans for 2028 and beyond, with the freed-up funds going towards singles qualifying and early-round prize money.