French Open 2026: Will Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka 'open door' for women's night sessions?
The French Open featured a women's match in the primetime night slot for the first time since 2023, with Sabalenka and Osaka drawing significant attention. Both players expressed hope that this marks a permanent shift toward more gender parity in scheduling.
Why it matters
It addresses the ongoing conversation regarding gender equality and visibility in professional sports scheduling.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka ended a run of 33 men s French Open night-session matches in a row
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