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Sabalenka criticizes sexist scheduling of French Open women's matches

France 24 · 1 month ago
France 24
France 24
1 month ago

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka says women deserve ‘equal treatment’ at the French Open amid an ongoing debate about the current scheduling of matches.

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  • Aryna Sabalenka has criticized the French Open for not giving women equal treatment in match scheduling. 22s
  • The first six night sessions at the tournament have all featured men's singles matches. 12s
  • Since 2021, only four women's matches have been scheduled for night sessions. 42s
  • Tournament organizers cite match length and television contracts as reasons for the scheduling. 1m 29s
  • Female players suggest starting matches earlier or scheduling two night matches, as done at other Grand Slams. 1m 50s
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