- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 in a significant night match at the French Open.
- This was the first women's night session match at Roland Garros in three years, and only the fifth since 2021, breaking a sequence of 33 consecutive men's contests.
- Sabalenka's victory secured her a place in the quarter-finals, marking her 14th consecutive major tournament reaching at least this stage.
- Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo justified the scheduling, calling it “the best match of the day” due to both players being multiple Grand Slam winners.
- Sabalenka will now face Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals.
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