Doubles and Real Estate

There's value in doubles. The game of doubles creates extra real estate. Two parcels of land run down both sides of the tennis court. In singles, these parcels represent nothing more than an easement. Two strips of land with lines and borders, but without any value. But in doubles, the alley creates more space. The alley becomes part of the game. An extra player creates extra real estate in the game of tennis. In New York City, real estate has value. Doubles is simply worth more than singles, because of the real estate.