French Open Night Sessions: Mauresmo Responds to Criticism
- The french Open is again facing questions regarding the representation of women's matches in its night session scheduling.
- Tournament director Amelie mauresmo addressed the ongoing debate, suggesting the potential for shorter women's matches influences scheduling decisions.
- She cited concerns about late finishes if two matches were scheduled, similar to the Australian and U.S.
The French OpenS night sessions are under fire! discover why only four women’s matches have been showcased since 2021, sparking a debate about gender disparity, with none since 2023. tournament director Amelie Mauresmo responds to the criticism, pointing to match length considerations as a key factor influencing the scheduling decisions. Learn how the tournament organizers are prioritizing avoiding late finishes, citing the success of recent men’s matches. News Directory 3 has the latest on this evolving story at the French Open. Understand the reasoning behind these choices and what Mauresmo has to say about the future. Discover what’s next for the tournament’s scheduling.
french Open Faces Scrutiny Over Night Session Gender Disparity
Updated May 30, 2025
The french Open is again facing questions regarding the representation of women’s matches in its night session scheduling. as the introduction of night sessions in 2021, only four women’s matches have been featured, with none since 2023. This means the last 19 night sessions have showcased men’s singles, which are played in a best-of-five set format.
Tournament director Amelie mauresmo addressed the ongoing debate, suggesting the potential for shorter women’s matches influences scheduling decisions. The French Open night session features just one singles match on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Mauresmo stated there were no changes planned. She cited concerns about late finishes if two matches were scheduled, similar to the Australian and U.S. Opens. She highlighted the success of a recent night match between Gael Monfils and Jack Draper, which drew a full crowd despite ending late.
She added that starting earlier to accommodate two matches would result in empty stands for the first match. “It’s not ideal,” Mauresmo conceded, “We cannot check every box because we have many, many things to think when we are doing these choices.” The focus remains on avoiding excessively late finishes for players and spectators alike.
“Two sets can go really fast when you have three sets minimum – that’s the lens for me.”
Amelie Mauresmo, French Open Tournament Director
What’s next
The French Open will likely continue to evaluate its scheduling practices in response to ongoing discussions about gender representation and match duration. Further adjustments might potentially be considered in future tournaments.