London, July 3, 2026 (AFP) - Doubles not a 'carnival sideshow' say players amid schedule row

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2026-07-03

Leading doubles players have slammed the ATP Tour for trying to ruin their specialist skill as a "viable profession" after a row over a potential reduction in the schedule. The ATP Tour, which governs men's tennis, has proposed changes which could cut in half the number of players in doubles events from 2028. In a meeting at Wimbledon this week, the ATP laid out their controversial plan, which could see only 16 teams being able to compete at ATP......

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