Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka to win 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match
Australian Nick Kyrgios beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 in Dubai exhibition match with modified rules
Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 in the 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis exhibition match held on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The match featured modified rules including single serves instead of two and a 9% reduction in court size on Sabalenka's side to compensate for speed differences. Kyrgios, currently ranked 671st in the world due to injury issues, had played only six tour-level singles matches since 2023, with his most recent match in March 2025. Sabalenka is the current women's world number one. The event sparked debate in the tennis world, referencing the famous 1973 Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs match. Kyrgios praised Sabalenka as 'a hell of a player and such a great champion' after the victory.
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