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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 · Dec 30, 2025

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 · Dec 28, 2025

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 · Dec 28, 2025

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 · Dec 25, 2025

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 · Dec 23, 2025

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 · Dec 22, 2025

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 Conversation · Dec 18, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Nick Kyrgios Explodes Amid Backlash Over 'Battle of the Sexes' Match With Aryna Sabalenka

Nick Kyrgios fires back at critics of his Battle of the Sexes match with Aryna Sabalenka as coaches and legends question its impact.

International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2025

Billie Jean King says latest ‘Battle of the Sexes’ is ‘just not the same’ as famous 1973 win

King defeated Bobby Riggs in a politically-charged contest over 50 years ago and spoke about the latest exhibition between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025