Sabalenka: "In a great fight, Kyrgios got very tense"
Aryna Sabalenka faces the music after losing to Nick Kyrgios in the Battle of the Sexes by two sets to zero.
Despite the rather emphatic defeat, Aryna Sabalenka faced up after falling in the much-talked-about Battle of the Sexes against a Nick Kyrgios who did not need to give his 100% to secure the victory in Dubai. The Belarusian, world number one, made it clear that she feels she put up a good fight in the match.
Far from all the social media criticism, Aryna seems to have been quite happy with the show she put on in Dubai against Nick Kyrgios.
Sabalenka, proud of the Battle of the Sexes
"I felt great. I think I put up a great fight. He was having difficulties, he got very tense. I'm glad to see him getting tense when taking one of my services. I think it was a high level. I made many good shots.
I moved a lot towards the net. Great drop shots, Nick. Great serve. I really enjoyed the show. I think... I don't think... I feel that next time I play against him, I already know the tactics. I know his strengths and weaknesses. It will surely be a better match," Aryna Sabalenka told the media just after the match.
Eager to focus on the preseason
"Of course, it felt different. The court is different. I had to make a couple of adjustments. Obviously, playing against a guy is a completely different kind of tennis. Everything is much faster. Today I had excellent physical condition. I hope to have a good recovery and good rest days in the coming days. After this match, I am practically ready for the season. I hope to offer great tennis and bring joy to those who watch me during the season".
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