Fresh tennis prize money row erupts as doubles players hit out at ATP Tour’s plan to cut tournament sizes

The ATP Tour has announced significant cuts to doubles prize money and tournament sizes, set to take effect from 2028, sparking strong backlash from professional doubles players. A collective of leading players issued a statement on Friday, July 3, 2026, rejecting the proposals and warning that the changes would make it financially impossible for most doubles specialists to earn a living. The players' statement followed discussions with ATP officials at Wimbledon, where concerns were raised about reduced draw sizes and Challenger entry being handed to singles players over doubles specialists.