On Jabeur Hits in French Open for No Scheduling Women’s Matches in Night Sessions
Tunis player on Jabeur banged French open organizers and Broadcaster Amazon for foreign women from desirable night sessions, and they do not have any play at the Grind-Straight Court in almost two years.
The last female individual playing under the lights of the PHILIPPE CHATRIER was the fourth round meeting between Aryna Sabalenka and Sloane Stephens 4. June 2023. Years.
French Open has one evening match, this year starting from 20:15 local time and in France expisected broadcasts Amazon’s main service.
“In Europe, in general, it is unfortunate for women’s sports in general. Not for tennis, but in general,” Jabeur said after he lost First game in Roland Garros.
“I hope who makes a decision, I don’t think they have no daughters, because I don’t think they want to act with such daughters.
“It’s a bit ironic. They don’t show women’s sport, they don’t show a female tennis, and then ask, but mostly they (viewers) watch men. Of course men. Everything goes more. Everything goes more.” Everything goes anymore. “
The President of the French Federation Gilles Moretton defended the choice of the tournament, saying Monday, “the best match” is scheduled at night.
“Sometimes … for a night session, we have to put a better match, we think it might be for spectators” Moretton told a press conference on Monday.
“We may have a few, I have no idea, a few female matches on night sessions. We’ll see. It depends on the schedule that plays who will be the best match.”
Reuters asked Amazon Prime to comment.
The Night Session Wednesday was intended to contain France Hugo Gaston against Ben Shelton Before the American retreated from his second car.
The organizers revised the schedule and night match will now set 10. Seeds Holger Rune In American Emilio Nava.
Daily match
In female extraction, fourfold winner and defend of champion Iga Switak takes over 2021. American open champion Emma Raducanu during the day.
“We talk about it every year. My position didn’t change. I love the days of playing, so I’m happy to be done and I can rest more,” Swiatk said on Monday.
“But, on the other hand, people just try to watch even things between men and women. You can find it a little, and you can ask us all the time, but, honestly, my answers are not changing, so I don’t mind.”
WTA dealt with the topic of unequal distribution of matches last year, saying that fans wanted to see the excitement and excitement of female tennis at the highest stage and in premium weather slots.
“To continue building the value of our combined product, a balanced match schedule that are important and the best in male and female tennis critical,” The elite female body then said.
Jabeur remains disappointed scheduling scheduling.
“It is a disgrace from the Federation, the embarrassment of Prime, that such a role was given such a contract”, “ She said.
“Lots of great players deserve to be there (in a night session). One of the matches was Naomi (Osaka) and Paula (Badosa on Monday). Such an amazing match. They should have been there.
“Like last year, Iga and Naomi (Osaka) were supposed to be there. Many big games, they should have been there.
“I’m not sure what fans (Moretton) are talking. I know I’m a fan. I’ll watch that game.”