![]() ![]() That's the world we are living in." Women's matches 'not as attractive' for TV audienceįormer Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Amelie Mauresmo is in her first year as the tournament director of the French Open. "There are difference of opinions about the night sessions," said world number one Djokovic. Nadal's win over Djokovic was the second-latest finish in French Open history, falling 11 minutes short of the 2020 quarter-final between the Spaniard and Italy's Jannik Sinner. The night matches are shown on Amazon Prime in France and have started at 20:45 local time. The clay-court Grand Slam introduced night sessions for the 2021 tournament, although they were not fully open to fans because of coronavirus restrictions in France. ![]() Spanish fifth seed Nadal, going for a record-extending 14th men's singles title at Roland Garros, won 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6 (7-4) against Serbia's Djokovic.ĭespite the late finish to Nadal's win over Djokovic and temperatures dropping to about 10C, few fans decided to leave Court Philippe-Chatrier and many of those who stayed were wrapped up in blankets. I understand television pays a lot of money but we need to find a balance."ĭjokovic added: "Broadcasters say it's going to be night match, day match. Asked if it was too late to be playing, Nadal said: "It is without a doubt.
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