Proposals to make major changes to men’s doubles, set to be enacted in 2028, have raised concerns over the future of the discipline.
1 doubles player Rajeev Ram believes the governing body should do more to promote doubles rather than resort to measures that could restrict opportunities for players. Asked whether the proposed restrictions could discourage youngsters from pursuing a career in doubles, Rajeev Ram replied: “When I played singles for 13 years, a decent part of my income came from doubles. Former World No. “The ATP should do a little bit more to promote the discipline of doubles. Most people, as amateurs and recreational players, play doubles. The team aspect of doubles, which lends itself to great stories, is untapped right now. So it is not discouraging for just doubles players, but for tennis in general.
We have some amazing stories to be told. It is discouraging for anyone looking to pursue a career in professional tennis,” he said. So instead of talking about cutting, I would love to see more being done to promote doubles,” Rajeev Ram said here on Monday.