Aryna Sabalenka, world number one, talks about the Battle of the Sexes and her upcoming season: "I have learned to accept that pressure".
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We review the history of encounters between women and men in tennis, before Sabalenka and Kyrgios face off in Dubai.
We review everything you need to know to watch live the great match between Sabalenka and Kyrgios, which has generated so much media attention.
Just a few hours left for the highly anticipated match between Kyrgios and Sabalenka. The Battle of the Sexes 2.0, as the duel has been dubbed, will take place tomorrow, Sunday, December 28, at 5:00 pm peninsular time. A showdown that has been gaining momentum since its announcement and has been a recurring topic in recent weeks, generating statements like those of Garbiñe Muguruza, who strongly criticized the meeting.
Now, one of the protagonists, Nick Kyrgios, has reacted to several points about his opponent and has acknowledged that "Sabalenka has a lot of confidence in her game and is very aggressive when under pressure." The Australian has also mentioned that he has been watching some of Aryna's matches and has noticed how she has worked on her drop shot, so he will have to be attentive to the variety of the Belarusian. Lastly, Nick has praised Sabalenka, defining her as "one of the best competitors in tennis, both in the men's and women's circuits."
.@NickKyrgios is locked in 🔒 ahead of the Battle of the Sexes 🔥
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 26, 2025
Watch Dec 28 at 11am ET on the Tennis Channel App! 📲 pic.twitter.com/CRmBKxavml
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There are only a few days left until the Battle of the Sexes takes place, a duel between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, eagerly awaited by many. What caught us off guard, however, is that Patrick Mouratoglou "declared himself" the mastermind behind this event, making a curious confession on Greg Rusedski's podcast. "Bringing back a match like this was my idea. I proposed it to the guys who 'stole' it from me. It's fine, but, let's not do it again!", Patrick ironically remarked, taking it all in stride with a smile.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mouratoglou, ¿el ideólogo de la Batalla de los Sexos?
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The next Battle of the Sexes between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is approaching on December 28, and fans and experts continue to share their opinions on this somewhat unexpected event. The latest to voice his opinion was Greg Rusedski, who criticized the format changes on his own podcast (there will only be one serve, and the Belarusian's court will be smaller). "For it to be a real Battle of the Sexes, it must be tennis. The court dimensions should be equal. Perhaps a set could be played, but with two serves. This seems more like an exhibition, and we don't know if Kyrgios will put up a fight and give 100%. It might be entertaining, but do we need something like this? I'm not sure. If it doesn't go well, it could be damaging."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Para que sea una Batalla de los Sexos real, debe ser tenis. Esto es más bien una exhibición"
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The final outcome of this new ‘Battle of the Sexes’ between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is still unknown, but what is undeniable is the outstanding level of publicity this exercise has been generating these days. Rare is the player who has not commented on the matter, so we will continue to report. Ben Shelton, in statements collected by Tennis365, shared his assessment.
“It will be an interesting match, but a challenging one for Nick. I was with both of them last weekend, and I know he will have a tough time. Aryna will have a court that is 9% smaller, so this means taking away Nick's first serve, which is his biggest weapon. I think it will be an exciting match, something I will definitely tune in for when the day arrives,” commented the American.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton opina sobre el duelo Kyrgios-Sabalenka: “Será difícil para Nick”
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The legend of women's tennis declared that this Battle of the Sexes has nothing to do with what she did in 1973, showing her dissatisfaction with the advantages that the Belarusian will have in her duel with Kyrgios.
Aryna Sabalenka, world number one, talks about the Battle of the Sexes and her upcoming season: "I have learned to accept that pressure".
Just a few hours left for the highly anticipated match between Kyrgios and Sabalenka. The Battle of the Sexes 2.0, as the duel has been dubbed, will take place tomorrow, Sunday, December 28, at 5:00 pm peninsular time. A showdown that has been gaining momentum since its announcement and has been a recurring topic in recent weeks, generating statements like those of Garbiñe Muguruza, who strongly criticized the meeting.
Now, one of the protagonists, Nick Kyrgios, has reacted to several points about his opponent and has acknowledged that "Sabalenka has a lot of confidence in her game and is very aggressive when under pressure." The Australian has also mentioned that he has been watching some of Aryna's matches and has noticed how she has worked on her drop shot, so he will have to be attentive to the variety of the Belarusian. Lastly, Nick has praised Sabalenka, defining her as "one of the best competitors in tennis, both in the men's and women's circuits."
.@NickKyrgios is locked in 🔒 ahead of the Battle of the Sexes 🔥
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 26, 2025
Watch Dec 28 at 11am ET on the Tennis Channel App! 📲 pic.twitter.com/CRmBKxavml
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La reacción de Kyrgios a puntos de Sabalenka antes de la Batalla de los Sexos
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We review the history of encounters between women and men in tennis, before Sabalenka and Kyrgios face off in Dubai.
There are only a few days left until the Battle of the Sexes takes place, a duel between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, eagerly awaited by many. What caught us off guard, however, is that Patrick Mouratoglou "declared himself" the mastermind behind this event, making a curious confession on Greg Rusedski's podcast. "Bringing back a match like this was my idea. I proposed it to the guys who 'stole' it from me. It's fine, but, let's not do it again!", Patrick ironically remarked, taking it all in stride with a smile.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mouratoglou, ¿el ideólogo de la Batalla de los Sexos?
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We review everything you need to know to watch live the great match between Sabalenka and Kyrgios, which has generated so much media attention.
The next Battle of the Sexes between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is approaching on December 28, and fans and experts continue to share their opinions on this somewhat unexpected event. The latest to voice his opinion was Greg Rusedski, who criticized the format changes on his own podcast (there will only be one serve, and the Belarusian's court will be smaller). "For it to be a real Battle of the Sexes, it must be tennis. The court dimensions should be equal. Perhaps a set could be played, but with two serves. This seems more like an exhibition, and we don't know if Kyrgios will put up a fight and give 100%. It might be entertaining, but do we need something like this? I'm not sure. If it doesn't go well, it could be damaging."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "Para que sea una Batalla de los Sexos real, debe ser tenis. Esto es más bien una exhibición"
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The final outcome of this new ‘Battle of the Sexes’ between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is still unknown, but what is undeniable is the outstanding level of publicity this exercise has been generating these days. Rare is the player who has not commented on the matter, so we will continue to report. Ben Shelton, in statements collected by Tennis365, shared his assessment.
“It will be an interesting match, but a challenging one for Nick. I was with both of them last weekend, and I know he will have a tough time. Aryna will have a court that is 9% smaller, so this means taking away Nick's first serve, which is his biggest weapon. I think it will be an exciting match, something I will definitely tune in for when the day arrives,” commented the American.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton opina sobre el duelo Kyrgios-Sabalenka: “Será difícil para Nick”
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The legend of women's tennis declared that this Battle of the Sexes has nothing to do with what she did in 1973, showing her dissatisfaction with the advantages that the Belarusian will have in her duel with Kyrgios.
Garbiñe Muguruza spoke on El Partidazo de Cope after being named co-director of the Mutua Madrid Open, a professional challenge that motivates the former Spanish tennis player a lot. When asked about the difference between men's and women's tennis, taking advantage of the upcoming Battle of the Sexes between Sabalenka and Kyrgios in a few weeks, Garbiñe was very clear.
"The superiority of men is not only based on power, but also on physical endurance, musculature, among many other things. I remember never being able to beat my brothers, and I also had male hitting partners, who were not professionals, and I could never win a set against them. A guy who is ranked 1,000 in the world or doesn’t even have a ranking could be far superior to a top-10 player on the WTA circuit. When I was at my best level, being World No. 1, I wouldn't have even beaten a junior," she concluded.
🎾 Which male tennis player would @GarbiMuguruza have beaten?
— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) December 11, 2025
🤔 "I think a junior would have beaten me even when I was number one"
➡️ "There is a big difference between boys and girls"
📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/b0TDaM8s0k
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muguruza: "Un chico junior me hubiera ganado cuando yo era número 1 del mundo"
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Nick Kyrgios came out to deny the accusations he has been facing in recent days for participating in the Battle of the Sexes. This is how he defended himself in an interview with the BBC: "I know I haven't been a role model, but I have been growing and now I am more mature. I have helped many WTA players. Every time they need training or advice, I will be there to lend a hand because they know I have been through many things. I know I am not perfect, not at all, but I am very proud of the person I am today, and you can see how comfortable Sabalenka is when she is with me. I am a very kind guy and will help any tennis player in need."
Nick Kyrgios has responded to critics questioning his involvement in the 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Aryna Sabalenka 🎾 pic.twitter.com/cvwpLH3ZZS
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 10, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios se defiende de las críticas por jugar en la Batalla de los Sexos: "He ayudado a muchas jugadoras de la WTA"
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