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Venus Williams set to break record with Australian Open wild card at age of 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed in Melbourne since 2021 but will compete in the main draw

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka Calls for 'Battle of the Sexes' Rematch After Kyrgios Defeat

Aryna Sabalenka has called for a rematch with Nick Kyrgios after losing their 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition, saying she wants revenge and fairer rules.

International Business Times UK

'Still a hunter': Sabalenka hungry for more grand slams

Aryna Sabalenka has her sights set on a third Australian Open title and the hunger to atone for last year's loss in the final is driving the world No.1.

AAP

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'I need revenge': Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch

Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.

AAP

Tennis Predictions for 2026

Will Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continue to dominate next season? Who will be the top-ranked American players? Will any stars retire? This and more in our look ahead.

Sports Illustrated

From Matildas magic to Winter Olympic wonders: Australia’s sporting highlights for 2026

Football captures the imagination, Formula One and tennis hopes rise – our writers pick the Australian sport moments to watch this year

The Guardian - AU

Teen whiz Andreeva ready to resume Sabalenka rivalry

World No.9 Mirra Andreeva has her sights set on more classic showdowns with Aryna Sabalenka as the 18-year-old eyes a grand slam breakthrough.

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Aryna Sabalenka Sent Blunt Message to Critics Amid ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Controversy

The world No. 1 didn't understand why anybody was criticizing her exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.

Sports Illustrated

Nick Kyrgios handed warning over tennis future after Battle of the Sexes ‘gimmick’

The Australian prevailed in the Dubai exhibition, but could not escape criticism, with former US Open finalist Greg Rusedski unimpressed by the spectacle ahead of a planned ATP Tour comeback

The Independent UK

Kyrgios and Sabalenka address negative comments surrounding ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match

Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s No. 1 women’s tennis player, in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis exhibition in Dubai on Sunday.

The Independent UK

This ‘Battle of the Sexes’ was completely unwatchable – we do not need it again

An unfit Nick Kyrgios defeated the women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 and the immediate calls for a rematch should worry her rivals on the WTA Tour

The Independent UK

Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of ‍the Sexes" exhibition match.

AAP

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka but Battle of the Sexes veers too close to circus

Nick Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 against Aryna Sabalenka in an intriguing Dubai contest with celebrity interruptions

The Guardian - UK

Battle of the Sexes: Nick Kyrgios overcomes Aryna Sabalenka in controversial exhibition

Exhibition was being played for first time since 1992

Evening Standard

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Battle of the Sexes LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios result, latest updates and reaction

Exhibition took place for first time since 1992

The Independent UK

Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in straight-sets to win controversial ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis exhibition - reaction

Kyrgios, the former Wimbledon finalist, won 6-3 6-3 to defeat the women’s No 1 and four-time grand slam champion Sabalenka

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu shares doubt over Kyrgios v Sabalenka in controversial Battle of the Sexes

The exhibition in Dubai has got the tennis world talking ahead of next month’s Australian Open, with Raducanu sharing her insight on how Sabalenka will cope with Kyrgios’s power after practicing with Carlos Alcaraz

Evening Standard

What time is Battle of the Sexes? How to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios for FREE

World No1 faces 2022 Wimbledon finalist in tennis exhibition match in Dubai

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The Guardian - UK

New Battle of the Sexes is cynical bid for attention and own goal for Sabalenka

World No 1’s clash with Nick Kyrgios is on track to being one of the most inane tennis events ever conceived

The Independent UK

Battle of the Sexes is the sequel no one wanted. Why is the BBC indulging such an ugly spectacle?

Comment: This week’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is a far cry from Billie Jean King’s trailblazing match 50 years ago – an unwanted sequel that’s a giant leap backwards for the sport

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka rules: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to use modified court and serve limit

Sabalenka will defend a smaller side of the court and both players will be limited to one serve each during the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios confirmed for ATP Tour return after Battle of the Sexes exhibition

The 30-year-old Australian has not played on the ATP Tour in 10 months but will return in January

The Independent UK

Chinese tennis player handed 12-year ban for match-fixing

A Chinese tennis player has been banned for 12 years for his involvement in match-fixing

The Conversation

Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it

In an event billed as tennis’s latest “Battle of the Sexes,” Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, will take on Nick Kyrgios, who’s currently ranked No. 673 on the men’s tour, on Dec. 28, 2025, in Dubai.

The Independent UK

Ex-British tennis star brands ‘Battle of the Sexes’ clash a ‘gimmick’

Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in an exhibition match later this month

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