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Women players are 'worthy' of French Open night sessions

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has rejected accusations that not scheduling women's matches in the tournament's night session implies female players are not "worthy" of the slot.

The first six night sessions at Roland Garros have all been men's singles matches.

In a news conference earlier this week, two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur said the decision - which is debated every year - affects the growth of women's sport.

Mauresmo, a former WTA world number one, says no women's players have complained directly to her about the situation.

Asked if she understood that not picking women's matches led to some women feeling "not worthy", Mauresmo replied: "That's not what we're saying.