‘The women are definitely talking about the men getting more night matches at the French Open’ - Barbara Schett

Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett believes the WTA will speak to Roland-Garros organisers over the disparity in matches selected for the night sessions at the French Open. Of the 10 singles matches selected for the late slot on Court Philippe-Chatrier so far this year, the only women’s encounter was Alize Cornet’s second-round win over Jelena Ostapenko.

Ad/> Rafael Nadal will take on great rival Novak Djokovic in Tuesday’s night match, and Schett believes the discrepancy will become a topic for the WTA players in future meetings. /> Roland-Garros'Three main reasons' — Wilander says Big 3 cost Cilic more Grand Slams21 MINUTES AGO “I think the women are definitely talking about the night sessions and I’m sure it’ll come up in the players’ meetings as well, that women want to have more night sessions – not only one out of 10,” Schett said.

«This will be addressed by the WTA, I’m sure some of the players or the head of the WTA will speak to Roland-Garros and say ‘okay, we would like to have a little more equality’ – so it’s definitely a topic among the players. „ Roland-Garros first implemented night sessions last year, although it does not have unwavering support, with 13-time winner Nadal admitted he is not a fan.

French Open order of play, Day 10 — Djokovic faces Nadal in epic night match ‘Oh dear’ – Blow for Nadal as Djokovic showdown confirmed as night match Why Djokovic and Nadal would 'make different requests' for day or night clash Nadal’s 59th meeting with Djokovic is arguably the pick of the French Open quarter-finals, meaning the Spaniard will have to put his aversions to one side on Tuesday. Schett added: “You have to put the best matches at night, that’s for sure, and I would have loved to have seen a few