Sabalenka wants a rematch with Kyrgios: "Two things in the format should be changed"

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A total failure. That's the only way to define what happened in the Battle of the Sexes held in Dubai a few days ago between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios. All the media hype generated, the show displayed before the match, and the full attendance to witness it live were overshadowed by the poor game they played. The Belarusian is calling for a rematch with changes to the rules.

Ever since the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios in the Battle of the Sexes was announced, there were many voices expressing skepticism about it being a good idea. There was no logical basis to think that something positive could come out of it. The defeat of the Belarusian, logically given the difference in strength and power between men and women in tennis, has unleashed baseless criticism from those eager to discredit women's tennis for no apparent reason.

Sabalenka explains which rules she would change and why for a new duel against Kyrgios

What is clear is that the match was of poor quality and both players were uncomfortable, especially Sabalenka. Before kicking off her official season at the WTA 500 Brisbane 2026, the world number one called for a new edition of the Battle of the Sexes, with a rematch against Nick Kyrgios, making two rule changes compared to the match on December 28, which Aryna believes affected the development of the match and harmed her performance.

"Definitely, I would play another match against Kyrgios. I like rematches, but in that next match, I would change some things in the format. Before the match, I didn't realize all the adjustments I had to make since my side of the court was slightly smaller. It was very difficult for me to adjust my shots to that change. Also, I would agree to have two serves for me, while Nick stays with one. That way, I believe our levels would be much more even," she explained.

Certainly, these statements will stir up controversy, but it is not unlikely that they will be taken into account by some benefactor eager to put on another show where Aryna Sabalenka can redeem herself. "I always say that matches are not lost, but things are learned. Right now, I know Nick Kyrgios, I would know how to play against him, so I would love for us to face each other again," said the world's top tennis player, throwing a bait that remains to be seen if anyone takes it to organize a new Battle of the Sexes.

Sabalenka wants revenge for “Battle of the Sexes” loss to Nick Kyrgios

“For the next match, we’ll come up with a different format…I think I would keep the full court for Nick, but I would take two serves. I think that would even our level a bit more..”

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