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ATP's Plan to Shrink Doubles Draws Leaves Players Fearing for Their Careers
Times of India·Friday, 3 July 2026
The ATP is reportedly planning to drastically cut doubles draw sizes across its tournaments. Under the proposed changes, doubles draws at ATP 250 and 500 events could drop from 16 to just 8 teams, while Masters 1000 events could go from 16 to 8 as well. Players are openly warning the move could end careers.
Why It Matters
Doubles specialists — including several Indian players who compete professionally on the ATP doubles circuit — could lose significant ranking points and income opportunities.
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