Women's Night Match Returns to French Open After Three Years

The eagerly anticipated clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka marks the comeback of women's night matches at the French Open after a three-year gap, set to light up the court on Monday night.

Organizers of Roland Garros have been under fire for primarily scheduling men's matches during evening sessions, citing broadcaster demands and the shorter format of women's matches as reasons. With this match, it will be just the fifth time women have played under the lights in the five years since night sessions began.

Previously, Sabalenka emerged victorious in the last women's night match at the tournament when she defeated Sloane Stephens in 2023. Both Sabalenka and Osaka are eager for the showdown, as Sabalenka leads in career meetings. Spectators can expect an intense battle with the match set for 8:15 p.m. local time.

(With inputs from agencies.)