Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis showdown
Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 28, 2025 at 07:08 PM
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In a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match held in Dubai, UAE on December 28, 2025, Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3. The match featured modified rules, including one serve per player and a smaller court size for Sabalenka. Kyrgios, ranked 671st, faced off against the world number one Sabalenka in this highly-publicized event. The match was reminiscent of the 1973 King-Riggs encounter, though with less at stake. Despite appearing fatigued in the second set, Kyrgios secured the win with drop shots and varied serves.
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