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ATP Doubles Players Call for Reform Reevaluation
- More than 150 men's doubles players, including Wimbledon champions, urge the ATP to rethink proposed changes.
- Players signed an open letter to the ATP board and management.
- The proposed changes include slashing games by half and reducing prize money.
- Players fear the changes could destroy careers and kill the doubles format.
- The ATP has been asked to protect the doubles format in professional tennis.
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