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December 28, 2025
Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka but Battle of the Sexes veers too close to circus
Nick Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 against Aryna Sabalenka in an intriguing Dubai contest with celebrity interruptions
TL;DR
- Nick Kyrgios beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition 'Battle of the Sexes' match.
- The match featured unusual conditions, including a smaller court for Sabalenka and one serve per point for both players.
- Kyrgios's powerful serve and groundstrokes, along with 'junk tennis' tactics, proved effective against Sabalenka.
- The event included entertainment elements such as music, a player performing the Macarena, and the announcement of celebrity arrivals.
- The article contrasts this exhibition with the historically significant 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' match, noting the latter's higher stakes and social impact.
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