General · 31 May 2026
Women miss 32 French Open night match slots
Top women's tennis players are barely getting French Open night matches, as men have taken the prime slots for the past 32 sessions. Since 2021, only four of the 60 night slots on Court Philippe Chatrier have featured women, leading to criticism from stars. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said she doesn't "even associate" the French Open with night matches.
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