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Doubles players condemn ATP Tour's plan to cut prize money and tournament sizes
By Mattias Karén, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
For tennis players like Harri Heliovaara, playing doubles has provided a lasting career in the sport and even a chance to win Grand Slam titles, despite not having much success in singles. Now Heliovaara, the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world, is among those fearing for the future of the f...
Key takeaway “There has been instances in the past where the future of doubles was very (uncertain),” Heliovaara, the 2024 Wimbledon doubles champion, told The Associated Press at the All England Club on Friday.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own tennis community is likely to feel the ripple effects of the ATP Tour's proposed cuts to doubles prize money and tournament sizes. With several tennis facilities and programs throughout the city, local players and coaches may see a decline in opportunities for doubles specialists to compete and earn a living. The proposed reduction in doubles draws and prize money could also impact the San Antonio Open, a tournament that has featured top doubles players in the past. As the ATP Tour considers these changes, local tennis fans and players will be watching closely to see how the decision affects the sport's presence in San Antonio. The city's tennis enthusiasts may also be concerned about the potential loss of doubles events, which often provide exciting and competitive matches for fans to enjoy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? For tennis players like Harri Heliovaara, playing doubles has provided a lasting career in the sport and even a chance to win Grand Slam titles, despite not having much success in singles. Now Heliovaara, the No. 1 ranked doubles player in the world, is among those fearing for the future of the f...
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