US tennis player Reilly Opelka labelled it “embarrassing” regarding the ranking points being made available.
“I think it’s shocking on behalf of the ATP for them to pass that and allow that.
“It’s pretty embarrassing, actually. It’s pretty bad for the sport. It makes it more top-heavy than it already is.”
He added: “I’m [No 36] in the world. I’m not going to play because I’m the second or third-highest ranked American, and only the top two guys play.
“It’s unfair, there’s not equal opportunity for everyone.”
