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French Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka to face Sloane Stephens in Paris night session

World number two Aryna Sabalenka will face Sloane Stephens under the lights as women's tennis is showcased in the 2023 French Open's prime night session for the first time on Sunday.

Organisers at Roland Garros have come under fire after all six night matches of this year's tournament so far were selected from the men's draw.

In 2022, only one of the 10 night matches involved female players, with tournament director Amelie Mauresmo saying at the time that men's matches had more "appeal".

When asked earlier in the week about the inequality, American Stephens said: "That's not what we're about.