French Open Faces Backlash Over _Bias__ Jabeur Sparks Debate _ First Sports With Rupha Ramani _ N18G

French Open Faces Backlash Over "Bias", Jabeur Sparks Debate | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

This year’s French Open may have kicked off with an emotional tribute to Rafael Nadal and a nostalgic reunion of tennis’ Big Four—but beneath the surface, controversy is already boiling. Former World No. 2 Ons Jabeur has slammed Roland Garros organizers for not featuring a single women’s match in the night sessions—despite 11 men’s matches being scheduled in prime time this year alone. The debate isn’t new, but the numbers are louder than ever. From Serena Williams’ record-breaking US Open viewership to Caitlin Clark’s WNBA impact, it’s clear: that women’s sports can pull massive crowds. So why is French tennis still operating under outdated assumptions? Relying on the claim that men’s matches are “better” is not just tone-deaf—it’s statistically false. With stars like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka dominating, the demand is there. Rupha Ramani explores if the French Open needs to explore what truly makes for a "prime-time" match.

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