Sabalenka: "Women have already shown that we deserve equality"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 28 Dec 2025 | 08.00

Sabalenka: "Women have already shown that we deserve equality." Photo: Getty

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There are just a few hours left to finally find out who will be the winner of this controversial Battle of the Sexes between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka. Although they haven't been able to train much on the official court for the big match, the Australian and the Belarusian confessed that they have prepared very seriously for this encounter.

The world number one has done everything possible to shift all the pressure onto Nick Kyrgios, who has already admitted to being quite nervous about the new chapter of the Battle of the Sexes. Aryna Sabalenka, on the other hand, acknowledges the pressure and sends a clear message to women.

"I'm looking forward to the match, I've worked very hard, I'm ready. I'm used to being under pressure, I'm used to both the love and hate on social media, so I don't pay too much attention to it. I know there are people who support the event, others who don't. I only focus on myself. I hope we have a good battle. I think by putting myself in this situation, by facing a guy, I inspire future generations to be brave and challenge themselves. That's how I see it," Aryna declared during the pre-match press conference.

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"I think that back then it was a completely different story. They were fighting for different things. We are here to take tennis to a different level, to bring attention to our sport, help it grow, and to have fun. Women have already proven that we deserve equality. I want to show that we are capable of having a great fight with a man."