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Historic Women's Night Match at French Open: Sabalenka Faces Osaka

For the first time in three years, the French Open will feature a women's night match as Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka, both four-time Grand Slam champions, compete on Monday.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-31 / 1min

The French Open is set to make history by hosting a women's match in its night session for the first time in three years. Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka, both accomplished players with four Grand Slam titles each, will face off on Monday.

This matchup not only highlights the talents of both athletes but also marks a significant moment for women's tennis at the prestigious tournament. The inclusion of a women's match in the night session is a notable development.

Fans and analysts alike are curious to see if this event will pave the way for more women's night matches in the future, potentially changing the landscape of the tournament.

Updates

Update at 22:41 UTC on 2026-06-01

BBC Sport reported It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match.

Sources: BBC Sport