Reilly Opelka mocks doubles players again with sarcastic Instagram message

Reilly Opelka has once again taken aim at doubles players with a sarcastic message on his Instagram account. The world No. 114 has repeatedly criticised doubles draws, claiming they are a waste of money and consist of players who "failed as singles players."

Recently, Opelka made headlines for demanding significant changes to the doubles format. "They should get rid of doubles 100%. It's for the singles players who failed," said the American.

Read also

"Tennis isn't just about rankings or money" - Rohan Bopanna fires back at Reilly Opelka's scathing remarks about doubles players

"They don't sell tickets, they take up practice courts, physios, and resources. They don't make a profit, yet they complain they don’t earn enough money. That's pretty greedy behaviour, if you ask me."

"The best solution would be to reduce the doubles draw to eight teams and only allow singles players to enter," he added a day ago. "Or… get rid of them altogether. This isn't a personal attack on doubles players, it's just a calculation."

Read also

"It's for failed singles players" - Reilly Opelka makes his feelings clear on doubles in online viral rant

Now, the 27-year-old player has made another subtle dig, changing his Instagram bio to "Watch More Doubles," a phrase he also shared on his social media stories.

"It's hard to argue with mathematics. There's no profit in it, so there's no point dwelling on it," he stated. "It's hard to argue with uneducated people. This isn't about having more money in my pocket."

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Unlock your ultimate tennis experience—subscribe today for exclusive access to top stories.

Subscribe