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French Open Faces Renewed Push for Prime-Time Women’s Matches

Top players alongside the WTA are pressing Roland Garros to rebalance its schedule after excluding women from Court Philippe-Chatrier’s night sessions

Jabeur criticised the French Open organisers, saying: “I don’t think they have daughters”
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Overview

  • No women’s match was scheduled for the 2025 night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier, repeating the omission from 2024.
  • Ons Jabeur, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek publicly criticized the practice, warning it undercuts the visibility and value of women’s tennis.
  • Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo defended the policy by pointing to shorter best-of-three formats, saying it was never meant to imply women are unworthy.
  • The WTA has formally urged the French Open to adopt a more equitable schedule, citing balanced prime-time lineups at other Grand Slams.
  • Top men’s player Jannik Sinner acknowledged the issue and suggested organizers might include multiple women’s matches in future night sessions.