Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked player in women’s tennis, has spoken out about the noticeable empty seats during her matches at Roland-Garros 2025. The Belarusian star, who has been a dominant force on the tour, acknowledged the situation and expressed understanding for the scheduling challenges that may have contributed to the lack of spectators.
Sabalenka played her quarterfinal match against Zheng Qinwen in the early hours of the tournament day, a time when many ticket holders opt for lunch or arrive later. Despite the significance of the match, large sections of the stadium remained unoccupied, prompting discussions about the scheduling of women’s matches at the French Open.
She emphasized that shifting high-profile women’s matches to later time slots could help attract larger crowds and provide better visibility for the sport. Sabalenka also pointed out that the absence of night sessions for women’s singles matches at Roland-Garros has been a recurring issue, limiting exposure for some of the tournament’s most competitive battles.
While she acknowledged the logistical difficulties of scheduling, Sabalenka reiterated the importance of equal treatment for women’s matches, advocating for adjustments that would allow more fans to witness the action live.
Her comments have sparked conversations about the broader issue of match scheduling in tennis, with players and fans alike calling for changes to ensure that women’s matches receive the same prominence as their male counterparts. As the tournament progresses, the debate over scheduling fairness remains a key topic in the world of tennis.
Sabalenka at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWLWWWWW Currently ranked no.1, Aryna has achieved a 40-6 win-loss record in 2025. The Belarussian is playing at the moment at the French Open where she toppled the world no.86 Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1 6-0, the world no.97 Jil Teichmann 6-3 6-1, the world no.34 Olga Danilovic 6-2 6-3, the world no.16 Amanda Anisimova 7-5 6-3, the world no.7 Qinwen Zheng 7-6(3) 6-3 and the world no.5 Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 4-6 6-0.
Aryna Sabalenka will fight against the world no.2 Coco Gauff in the final. Their current head to head is 5-5.
Sabalenka clinched 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. Sabalenka got to the final at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) and in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix).
Sabalenka won 20 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
