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sports1 month ago•36 min saved

Late-night Loom: De Minaur–Alcaraz clash could push Aussie Open fans past midnight

Australian Open organisers may have scheduled the Alex de Minaur vs Carlos Alcaraz quarterfinal as the second match on Rod Laver Arena, meaning a late start after Coco Gauff vs Elina Svitolina. If the match goes to four or five sets, it could begin after 10pm and finish well past midnight, potentially leaving Australian fans disappointed who wanted to watch live. De Minaur is in good form, having beaten Alexander Bublik, while Alcaraz remains World No.1 and a favorite to advance.

via Yahoo News Australia|

#alex-de-minaur #australian-open #carlos-alcaraz

sports9 months ago•4 min saved

French Open Faces Scheduling Controversies and Player Discontent

The French Open faced criticism for declining Amazon Prime's request to broadcast Loïs Boisson's quarterfinal match in the prime-time night session, highlighting ongoing issues with the scheduling of women's matches and disparities in exposure, with the tournament citing viewer value and scheduling conflicts as reasons.

via The New York Times|

#disparity-in-womens-matches #french-open #lois-boisson

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

French Open Night Sessions: Players and Officials Call for Scheduling Changes

Jannik Sinner comments on the lack of women's matches in the French Open night sessions, suggesting that scheduling two women's matches could address the imbalance, though he emphasizes he doesn't make the schedule. The controversy over gender equality in match scheduling continues, with prominent players and officials debating the best way to ensure women receive equal spotlight, especially during prime time.

via The Tennis Gazette|

#french-open #jannik-sinner #night-session