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Coco Gauff Advocates for Women's Prime-Time Matches

5/28/2025

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Gauff Advocates Equality

Coco Gauff is taking a stand against the French Open's scheduling, calling for more women's matches to be featured in prime time. She emphasizes that many female players dislike late-night sessions. Joined by Ons Jabeur, Gauff's passionate plea sheds light on the persistent gender equality challenges in tennis, as men's matches often take precedence.

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Swiatek and Alcaraz Battle

The 2025 French Open is heating up as tennis stars Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz battle for glory. Young sensation Coco Gauff is determined to clinch her first singles title, but fierce rivals Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka stand in her way. The excitement unfolds in Paris until June 8, with thrilling matches airing on various channels.

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Gauff Advocates Equality

Coco Gauff is taking a stand against the French Open's scheduling, calling for more women's matches to be featured in prime time. She emphasizes that many female players dislike late-night sessions. Joined by Ons Jabeur, Gauff's passionate plea sheds light on the persistent gender equality challenges in tennis, as men's matches often take precedence.

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