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This debate is nothing new<\/a> – but nothing has changed.<\/p>\n In each of the past three years, questions have been raised about whether the French Open should do more to showcase the women’s game.<\/p>\n “I don’t think they have daughters, because I don’t think they want to treat their daughters like this,” said Jabeur.<\/p>\n The lack of action prompted recently appointed WTA chief executive Valerie Camillo to seek answers from French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo – a former women’s world number one – when they met at Roland Garros this week.<\/p>\n In what the WTA describes as an open and productive conversation, Camillo underlined her belief that women’s players have delivered some of the “most exciting and dynamic competition in global sport” over recent months and years.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether Camillo’s call for action is listened to.<\/p>\n Mauresmo has consistently argued that the danger of women’s matches going “really fast” is the justification behind the choices.<\/p>\n With tickets ranging from \u20ac60 to \u20ac280 (\u00a350 to \u00a3240), tournament organisers think the possibility of a short two-set women’s match does not represent value for money.<\/p>\n Mauresmo has insisted the night sessions will not be extended to two matches – like the Australian Open and US Open – in fear of creating late finishes.<\/p>\n Will the French Open be swayed? It refused to waver last year, despite pressure from players, the women’s governing body and – according to reports, external<\/span><\/a> – broadcasters.<\/p>\n Former world number one Osaka will meet Aryna Sabalenka – the current top women’s player – in the last 16 on Monday. <\/p>\n The Japanese player said she did not know if that blockbuster match would be under consideration for the night session, but added she felt the slot was reserved for “popcorn matches”.<\/p>\n If Osaka against Sabalenka does not fulfil the French Open’s criteria, it feels like nothing will. <\/p>\n “I hope it will change,” added Ostapenko.<\/p>\n “Even if it’s not me playing, I would like to see some women’s matches there. But I don’t know that we will.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n