Kyrgios, after winning the Battle of the Sexes: "This is a great step forward for tennis"

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"The match everyone was talking about," that's how Nick Kyrgios defined the Battle of the Sexes where he faced Aryna Sabalenka. Incendiary statements from the Australian minutes after easily winning the match against the world number one.

Nick Kyrgios and the Battle of the Sexes

"It was a really tough match. She's an incredible competitor and a great champion. She has won several Grand Slams. I didn't know what to expect. As I said before this event, whatever my role was, it was a great opportunity. She broke my serve several times. Honestly, I had to focus. I was under pressure.

She was hitting amazing shots. I would love to play her again and show her her talent and also what I have left. It was a really close battle. There were service breaks. Honestly, tennis is... I wouldn't consider myself the champion tonight. Seeing someone as great as Aryna here and me... it's truly a spectacle. I think this is a big step forward for tennis."

Was Nick Kyrgios nervous?

"Of course, I was nervous. I don't think many people would have dared to be in this position, especially in my position. Aryna was ready for the challenge. The score was tighter than before. I was under pressure. She almost broke my back. Anything can happen when the crowd supports her.

I was nervous. This was all they talked about in the last six months. From where I was two years ago, I was out of the game. Coming back here and competing with someone as great as Aryna is, honestly, very emotional."

The difference in level between men and women

"Considering I took away one of her strengths... her first serve. She's an amazing athlete. I thought, as she moved from side to side and hit some shots, the difference with some of these elite players... was minor... It doesn't surprise me. We practiced a couple of times. It was right there. It could have gone either way, I mean it."

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