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SportTuesday 2 June 2026

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered a commanding performance to defeat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 and reach the French Open quarter-finals in a historic night session—the first women's match played under lights in Paris since 2023.

After her dominant victory, Sabalenka underscored the importance of evening matches for women's tennis, highlighting how night sessions can elevate the profile of the sport and attract wider audiences. The match showcased two of tennis's brightest talents competing at the highest level on one of the tournament's biggest stages. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Women's tennis continues its momentum, with night matches proving they deserve prime-time slots just as much as the men's game.

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