French Open Forced to End 3-Year Controversial Rule With Major Aryna Sabalenka-Naomi Osaka Decision

French Open 2026: Sabalenka v Osaka first women’s night match at Roland Garros since 2023

Sabalenka has previously criticised the lack of women’s matches under the lights, saying last year that the WTA stars “deserve equal treatment” to the men.

French Open Forced to End 3-Year Controversial Rule With Major Aryna Sabalenka-Naomi Osaka Decision

The French Open has long courted controversy by sidelining women’s matches for the primetime night slot, while featuring only four women’s matches in the night, the last of which took place in 2023 between Aryna Sabalenka and Sloane Stephens. However, that is set to change this Monday. The 2026 Roland Garros will see a rare sight on Day 9, as, for the first time in three years, the coveted night session slot on Court Philippe Chatrier will featu…

"Had no choice", "glad they listened" - Fans react as Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka Get Rare French Open Prime-Time Night Session

Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will play the first women’s night session match at the 2026 French Open.

Women to headline night session at French Open for first time in three years

Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will clash on Philippe-Chatrier in a slot that has generally been reserved for men’s singles contests