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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mattias Karen

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

Prize money and tournament sizes are set to be cut for doubles players - (Getty)

Professional doubles players are facing an uncertain future after the ATP Tour announced significant cuts to prize money and tournament sizes, set to take effect from 2028.

A collective of leading players has vehemently rejected the proposals, warning they are not "a carnival sideshow" and that the changes would make it impossible for most to earn a living.

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