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ATP proposed doubles tournament and prize money reforms

Overview

Tennis professional Andrea Vavassori, a member of the ATP Player Advisory Council, expressed opposition to proposed 2028 changes that would reduce prize money and the number of participating pairs in doubles competitions. Vavassori argued the reforms would shift the resource distribution from an 80%-20% split to a 90%-10% split in favor of singles, describing it as a “lack of respect for doubles professionals” and a failure to invest in the discipline’s growth.

Following these concerns, more than 150 players, including 28 tennis legends and 20 national federations, issued an open letter to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) requesting a reversal of the structural changes. The proposal includes halving the number of doubles pairs in Masters 1000 tournaments to 16 and reducing the prize pool share for doubles from 20 percent to 10 percent.

Signatories of the protest, including Sem Verbek and various Brazilian players, argue that these cuts—estimated at approximately $20 million—threaten the careers and livelihoods of specialists. The group maintains that while commercial growth is necessary, the ATP must balance business interests with the long-term health and inclusivity of the sport. The ATP Tour Board is scheduled to vote on these proposals during the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.

Entities

ATP · Andrea Vavassori · Sam Verbeek · Bryan brothers · ATP Tour Board

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] More than 150 men's doubles players signed an open letter to the ATP. beta.rs · zurnal.politika.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The ATP proposes reducing the number of doubles pairs in Masters 1000 tournaments to 16. beta.rs · zurnal.politika.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] Smaller tournaments would be limited to eight doubles pairs under the proposal. beta.rs · zurnal.politika.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The proposed doubles prize money share would drop from 20 percent to 10 percent. beta.rs · zurnal.politika.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The changes are intended to take effect in 2028. beta.rs · zurnal.politika.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The ATP Tour Board will vote on the proposals at the ATP Finals in Turin next month. beta.rs · zurnal.politika.rs · www.politika.rs
[● 3 SOURCES] The open letter was signed by 28 tennis legends and 20 national federations. beta.rs · zurnal.politika.rs · www.politika.rs

Timeline

about 9 hours ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
ATP doubles players protest proposed circuit reforms
Over 150 tennis players and 20 federations have signed an open letter urging the ATP to reconsider reforms that would reduce doubles tournament draws and prize money starting in 2028.
29 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Andrea Vavassori protests proposed ATP cuts to doubles prize money
Tennis player Andrea Vavassori is protesting proposed ATP changes for 2028 that would reduce prize money and resources for doubles competitions to favor singles players.

Sources

beta.rs · politika.rs · spaziotennis.com · tenisbrasil.uol.com.br · zurnal.rs

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