Amélie Mauresmo, former world No. 1 and current tournament director, has rejected claims that the lack of women’s matches in the Roland Garros night session at the French Open is a judgment on their quality. Mauresmo stated that scheduling four women’s matches out of 44 since 2021 was not about the players’ worth but rather the length of the matches.
The tournament director emphasized that the potential match time, not the level of competition, determines where matches are scheduled. However, top players like Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur have expressed frustration over the limited number of women’s matches in prime slots, citing the importance of showcasing their talents to a wider audience.
Gauff suggested starting the night session earlier with two matches, which would allow more female players to compete for a larger audience. She believes that having more women’s matches at night would increase interest and excitement among fans. Jabeur echoed this sentiment, stating that it is “unfortunate” for women’s sports in general.
Mauresmo acknowledged the criticism but declined to address personal issues with the decision. The French Tennis Federation ultimately makes scheduling decisions, and TNT has expressed preferences but cannot change the final call.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6392699/2025/05/30/tennis-french-open-night-session-womens-matches-schedule