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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

EXPLAINED: Womens match to headline night session at french open for first time in three years | Rare Historical Photos

A women's match has been scheduled last on Philippe-Chatrier for the first time since 2023 - (Getty)

The French Open will stage a women’s match in its night session on Monday for the first time in three years.

Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has been heavily criticised for reserving the prime-time one-match slot almost exclusively for men’s singles contests.

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