Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka on Monday at Roland Garros in the round of 16 and advanced to the quarterfinals. The match on Court Philippe Chatrier was the first women's match in the evening session of the French Open program since 2023, ending a streak of 32 consecutive men's night matches. Tagesspiegel ↗
The clash between the world number one and the four-time Grand Slam champion was placed in the main evening slot following prior debate about the tournament's schedule. According to available information, organizers chose a women's match for this slot for the first time since 2023, selecting a duel with significant sporting and audience appeal. After her win, Sabalenka praised the crowd's support, and following the match she commented that this step could open the door for further women's night matches. Die Zeit ↗
The match also tied into a broader discussion about the standing of women's tennis in the Paris Grand Slam's schedule. The very fact that the Sabalenka–Osaka duel was placed in the evening slot was seen as a significant change compared to previous years. Tournament director Amélie Mauresmo therefore faces continued scrutiny of how organizers will handle women's night matches in the coming days. Le Figaro ↗
Following her victory, Sabalenka heads into the quarterfinals, and the debate about scheduling balance at Roland Garros will continue. Further developments will show whether Monday's match remains an exception or becomes the start of more regular scheduling of women's duels in the main evening slot. denik.cz ↗
Sabalenka opens debate about night matches after win over Osaka
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Z kvalifikace do čtvrtfinále. Polka Chwaliňská vyřadila i domácí Parryovou
denik.cz
| 22:21 01.06.
Roland-Garros : «J’espère que l’on a ouvert la porte pour ces sessions de nuit féminines», lance Aryna Sabalenka
Le Figaro
| 00:48 02.06.
Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?
BBC News
| 00:41 02.06.
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