So far, all six night matches at the 2025 French Open have featured men\u2019s singles fixtures. This continued pattern has triggered a backlash, with women\u2019s tennis once again missing the prime-time spotlight under the lights in Paris. Only four women\u2019s matches have been scheduled in the night session slot since the format was introduced in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World No. 3 Ons Jabeur voiced her frustration earlier this week, saying, \u201cI don\u2019t think they have daughters,\u201d in reference to the scheduling decisions. American star Coco Gauff also echoed similar sentiments about the lack of representation for women's tennis in the evening showcase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But Mauresmo, a former world No. 1 herself, firmly defended the tournament's stance. Speaking to the media, she said, \u201cWe have one single match per night session. It hasn't changed. Accordingly, we won't change everything again.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She explained that match duration plays a major role in scheduling, noting that the men's best-of-five format ensures longer games and better value for fans who buy tickets specifically for the night slot. \u201cThe play time also is taken into consideration, potential play time, obviously because we can't plan ahead, be it for women's tennis or men's tennis,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut we have to take it into consideration as to the 15,000 spectators coming in for the night session. Since men's tennis is played at the best-of-five sets, three sets will be played at a minimum. It's complicated for us to do otherwise.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Thursday night, British No. 1 Jack Draper\u2019s four-set win over Frenchman Ga\u00ebl Monfils \u2013 lasting over three hours \u2013 marked another men\u2019s fixture under the lights, further highlighting the gender imbalance in scheduling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked whether the repeated exclusion of women\u2019s matches from the night session sends a message that women are \u201cnot worthy,\u201d Mauresmo strongly denied such a notion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Thursday night, British No. 1 Jack Draper\u2019s four-set win over Frenchman Ga\u00ebl Monfils \u2013 lasting over three hours \u2013 marked another men\u2019s fixture under the lights, further highlighting the gender imbalance in scheduling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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