Summary
The French Open has not featured a women's singles match in its primetime night sessions since 2023, with a total of only four women's matches in night slots since the sessions began in 2021. Former tennis player Ons Jabeur and the WTA highlight this disparity and call for more balance in match scheduling to better showcase women's tennis.
Key Facts
- Jack Draper will play Gael Monfils in the French Open night session on Thursday.
- Since 2021, only 4 out of 44 night session matches at Court Philippe Chatrier have been women's singles.
- The last women's night match was Aryna Sabalenka vs. Sloane Stephens in 2023.
- Ons Jabeur, a former tennis player, criticizes the lack of women's matches in primetime slots.
- The French Tennis Federation has not officially commented but plans to discuss this soon.
- FFT president Gilles Moretton stated that the best match for spectators is chosen for night sessions.
- The WTA encourages balanced scheduling to highlight both women's and men's tennis.
