British tennis star Henry Patten belives that only a victory in the Wimbledon men’s doubles final on Saturday will guarantee him and partner Harri Heliovaara a coveted spot on the ATP Tour’s Instagram page, amid an escalating civil war within the sport.
The prestigious four-man format at the All England Club has been overshadowed by a controversial proposal, presented at an ATP Player Council meeting last week, which suggests halving doubles draws and reducing prize money from 2028 to favour singles players. This move has ignited widespread outrage within the doubles community, with British left-hander Patten emerging as one of its most vocal critics.
