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Opelka Sparks Controversy Over Doubles in Tennis

2/27/2025

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Reilly Opelka ignited a firestorm by branding doubles players as "failed singles players" and advocating for the format's elimination. His remarks were met with backlash from doubles star Rohan Bopanna, while Andy Roddick defended Opelka's candor, despite disagreeing with him. This clash underscores the simmering tensions surrounding the role of doubles in the tennis world.

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Reilly Opelka ignited a firestorm by branding doubles players as "failed singles players" and advocating for the format's elimination. His remarks were met with backlash from doubles star Rohan Bopanna, while Andy Roddick defended Opelka's candor, despite disagreeing with him. This clash underscores the simmering tensions surrounding the role of doubles in the tennis world.