Kyrgios, about his upcoming match against Sabalenka: "Do you really think I will have to play at 100% to win?
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will compete in Hong Kong during the first week of January 2026 in a highly publicized match, named the Battle of the Sexes. The Australian was asked about it in a conversation with Bublik on a podcast, and his response implies a clear lack of respect and trivialization of women's tennis and Aryna Sabalenka.
"I am very excited about that match; she has a great personality and is a magnificent tennis player. It amuses me that, really, she thinks she can win," he said before Bublik presented that option as realistic. "Do you truly think she can beat me? She won't. Do you seriously believe I have to play at 100%? I will try to stay focused because I represent the men; I think I'll win 6-2," he said, displaying an arrogant attitude in stating that with his serves and some drop shots, he will dismantle the Belarusian.
🚨 Nick Kyrgios on the upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” against Aryna Sabalenka:
— Tennis Masterr (@tennismasterr) September 2, 2025
“She isn’t going to beat me. Do you really think I have to try 100%? But I’m gonna try, I’ll be focused. I’m representing the men’s side. I’d say 6–2 maybe.”
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