Sabalenka v Osaka first French Open women's night match since 2023
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka will play Naomi Osaka in the French Open's first women's night match since 2023. Night sessions at the tournament usually feature men's matches, but this time a women's match will be showcased to reach a larger audience.Key Facts
- The Sabalenka vs. Osaka match is the fifth women's match in 60 night sessions since 2021 at the French Open.
- Night sessions aim to show tennis to more viewers in France, Europe, and the U.S.
- Sabalenka is the top seed from Belarus and has won four major titles but not the French Open yet.
- Osaka from Japan is seeded 16th and has also won four major tournaments.
- Women’s players and officials have criticized the low number of women’s night matches at the French Open.
- WTA CEO Valerie Camillo discussed these concerns with French Open director Amelie Mauresmo.
- Mauresmo explained that women's matches often finish quickly, which affects scheduling decisions.
- Night sessions in Paris have only one match to avoid very late endings, unlike other Grand Slams.
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