Overview
- The French Open scheduled eleven Night Session matches this year at 20:15, all of which featured male competitors.
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka voiced frustration after her semi-final qualification, asserting that women’s tennis merits prime-time exposure to reach larger audiences.
- Since Night Sessions began in 2021, only four women’s matches have been played in evening slots out of 47 total.
- Tournament director Amélie Mauresmo defended the exclusivity, pointing to Amazon Prime’s broadcast deal plus concerns that two-set women’s matches may conclude too quickly.
- Players and advocates say the ongoing scheduling practices highlight broader gender equity issues in tennis broadcasting and operations.