Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?

Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women's night sessions?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka ended a run of 32 men's French Open night-session matches in a rowByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporterPublished3 minutes agoFor the first time since 2023, the French Open chose a women's match for their primetime night-session spot on Court Philippe Chatrier.Roland Garros organisers - after three years of reluctance and excuses - simply had to choose Belarusian top seed Aryna Sabalenka's fourth-round victory over Japan's Naomi Osaka. Under the lights on Monday, Sabalenka and Osaka produced a high-quality contest which underlined the WTA Tour's strength and star power.Sabalenka eventually took control to win 7-5 6-3 in one hour and 27 minutes, perhaps leaving some spectators wanting more."I hope this is the beginning and we open the door to [more] women's night sessions," said 28-year-old Sabalenka.Osaka, also 28, added: "I'm honoured the tournament chose us to play in this slot and I hope going forward they continue to do so."Few of the near-15,000 fans inside Chatrier - which was very close to capacity - seemed upset they had not received value for money.As well as the high level of play, many lapped up the entertainment provided by two players who undoubtedly bring the X-factor. Osaka, seeded 16th, walking out in another haute couture outfit - a sparkly Eiffel Tower-inspired dress which would not look out of place in Paris Fashion Week - and a dancing Sabalenka performing the moonwalk during her on-court victory speech were both well-received."I think the atmosphere and attention this match brought is going to show [organisers] that they should consider putting at least some women's matches at night," said Sabalenka.Meet the new Rafa planning to conquer Roland GarrosPublished5 hours agoLove of tennis behind second coming of BerrettiniPublished2 h...