French Open Under Fire for Sexism: Women's Matches Shunned in Primetime

French Open Faces Backlash Over Primetime Scheduling: Director Defends Policy Amid Sexism Accusations The 2025 French Open is facing criticism for its scheduling practices, with all six night sessions on Centre Court so far featuring men's singles matches. This has led to accusations of sexism, with ABC News Breakfast's Catherine Murphy stating that the tournament is "erasing women’s tennis in primetime slots." The French Open director, Amelie Mauresmo, a former world number one tennis player herself, has defended the scheduling decisions, stating that it's a "question of priorities" and that they cannot "check every box." Murphy's commentary highlights the perceived lack of equal opportunity for women players to compete in the coveted primetime slots, a recurring issue in professional tennis. Mauresmo's response, while acknowledging the situation is "not ideal," suggests that other factors influence scheduling decisions. This situation underscores the continuing struggle for gender equality in professional sports and the need for transparent and equitable scheduling practices in major tournaments.