We’re all friends here so we can be honest with each other: I’m not exactly at one with what we’re about to enjoy.
Why? Because doubles tennis is a specific skill, nurtured and developed by players relying on it – and a system that’s operated for decades – to make a living. So confiscating a huge competition from them, to hand money to suits and superstars – who do not need it and are, individually and as pairs, less good at the actual sport – doesn’t sit right with me.
On the other hand and just as they want us to say, take a look at that lineup! Such is sport, such is the world, such is life; let’s make the best of it, I guess.