There are just over two weeks left to find out who will come out on top in this new edition of the Battle of the Sexes between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios. The world number one seems to have no pressure going into this match, arriving with not much to lose, at least that's how the Belarusian is experiencing it.
On the other hand, all the pressure seems to be on Nick Kyrgios. Hours after defeating Naomi Osaka in an exhibition match at Madison Square Garden in New York, Aryna Sabalenka made an appearance on one of the most important American shows to discuss her current situation, among other topics.
"I love New York. It was amazing to play at Madison Square Garden, knowing all the artists who have performed there. I will remember that moment for the rest of my life," said Aryna Sabalenka on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, making the most of her visit to the Big Apple after defeating Naomi Osaka in that exhibition match.
Do you ever think about other things when you're in the middle of a match?
"There are times when I start thinking if my team made a reservation at my favorite restaurant, I think about what I'm going to order, and then I have to remind myself to concentrate on what's happening on the court. It happens to me very often, many different things come to mind."
Sabalenka, about her grunting
"I have no control over it. Once, we played an exhibition with Novak and we were mic'd up. That's when I realized I was grunting and how bad it was for people. I don't want to bother them; I wanted to take off the mic and give them earplugs. Unfortunately, I can't control it."
Aryna Sabalenka, on her battle with Nick Kyrgios
"I enjoy challenging myself and playing against a male athlete, against Nick, is a great challenge. We are taking tennis to the next level. The visibility it already has is incredible, many people will come to watch us. It's a historic moment, but we do it for fun, to help tennis grow. It will be a high-level match where I will beat him, 100%. You don't understand how stressed he is. I can only win; I am very excited."

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