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Sabalenka-Osaka Night Match Could Open Doors for Women's Prime Time at Roland Garros

For the first time since 2023, the French Open aired a primetime women's night match on Court Philippe Chatrier, featuring Aryna Sabalenka vs Naomi Osaka in the fourth round. The high-quality 7-5 6-3 win under the lights drew near-capacity crowds and sparked calls from both players to continue showcasing women's matches at night, while tournament director Amelie Mauresmo noted factors like match length influence scheduling. The result is seen as a potential opening for more women's night sessions in Paris.

via BBC|

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sports2 days ago•3 min saved

Sabalenka and Osaka to headline Roland Garros night session, first for women since 2023

Aryna Sabalenka’s fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka will be the French Open’s first women’s night-session since 2023, continuing a pattern where primetime slots have largely favored men. Sabalenka, the world No.1, faces four-time major winner Osaka as two of the game's biggest stars. The move feeds into a broader debate about showcasing women’s tennis at Roland Garros, with WTA chief Valerie Camillo and tournament director Amélie Mauresmo discussing the issue; officials say night sessions will remain single-match affairs to avoid late finishes, and tickets for the sessions range from €60 to €280.

via BBC|

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sports4 months ago•36 min saved

Late-night Loom: De Minaur–Alcaraz clash could push Aussie Open fans past midnight

Australian Open organisers may have scheduled the Alex de Minaur vs Carlos Alcaraz quarterfinal as the second match on Rod Laver Arena, meaning a late start after Coco Gauff vs Elina Svitolina. If the match goes to four or five sets, it could begin after 10pm and finish well past midnight, potentially leaving Australian fans disappointed who wanted to watch live. De Minaur is in good form, having beaten Alexander Bublik, while Alcaraz remains World No.1 and a favorite to advance.

via Yahoo News Australia|

#alex-de-minaur #australian-open #carlos-alcaraz

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

French Open Faces Scheduling Controversies and Player Discontent

The French Open faced criticism for declining Amazon Prime's request to broadcast Loïs Boisson's quarterfinal match in the prime-time night session, highlighting ongoing issues with the scheduling of women's matches and disparities in exposure, with the tournament citing viewer value and scheduling conflicts as reasons.

via The New York Times|

#disparity-in-womens-matches #french-open #lois-boisson

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

French Open Night Sessions: Players and Officials Call for Scheduling Changes

Jannik Sinner comments on the lack of women's matches in the French Open night sessions, suggesting that scheduling two women's matches could address the imbalance, though he emphasizes he doesn't make the schedule. The controversy over gender equality in match scheduling continues, with prominent players and officials debating the best way to ensure women receive equal spotlight, especially during prime time.

via The Tennis Gazette|

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