US EditionJabeur Hits Out over Women's Time Slots at French Open
- Ons Jabeur criticised French Open organisers on May 28, 2025, in Paris for excluding women's matches from the night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
- Jabeur's criticism followed the tournament's pattern since 2021 of almost exclusively scheduling men's singles in prime-time evening slots, despite expected appearances by players like Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek.
- Jabeur criticized the French Tennis Federation and Amazon Prime for their scheduling decisions, suggesting those responsible lack empathy by implying they would not want to subject their own daughters to such treatment.
- The French Tennis Federation president, Gilles Moretton, defended the schedule citing the need to select matches that are 'better for spectators,' while Jabeur questioned what kind of fans he referred to.
- The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about the visibility of women's tennis at the French Open and suggests potential pressure to balance prime-time scheduling in future tournaments.
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French Open: Criticism of Plans – "Do Not Believe that He Wants to Treat His Daughters Like This"
For four years, the French Open has also been playing in the evening – there has been trouble for four years. Because almost always only the men are allowed to go to the Centre Court for Prime Time. Resistance now stirs up. Top player Ons Jabeur leads him.
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