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World No. 1 Sabalenka to Take on Wimbledon Finalist Kyrgios in Dubai "Battle of the Sexes"
4 Nov
Summary
- Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to play former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in Dubai exhibition
- Kyrgios to get only one serve and hit toward smaller court side
- Sabalenka and Kyrgios also set to feature in separate New York exhibition matches
On December 28, 2025, the world's top-ranked women's tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, will take on former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in a highly anticipated "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match in Dubai. The match will be held at the 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena, and Kyrgios has predicted he will win easily despite having only one serve and hitting toward a smaller side of the court.
Earlier in the month, on December 8, both Sabalenka and Kyrgios will feature in separate exhibition matches in New York. Sabalenka will play Naomi Osaka, while Kyrgios will face Tommy Paul. These exhibitions are part of the players' preparations for the upcoming 2026 season.
Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, and Kyrgios, who lost the 2022 Wimbledon final to Novak Djokovic, have both expressed excitement about the unique Dubai matchup. Kyrgios, who has barely played in recent years due to injuries, says he is feeling "amazing" and looking forward to entertaining his fans around the world.
