Summary
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios will compete in a 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis exhibition match. The match will be shown live on BBC One on December 28 in Dubai. Special rules will apply to the game, including a smaller court for Sabalenka.
Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka is the current women's world number one in tennis.
- Nick Kyrgios reached a career-high ranking of 13th in 2016.
- The match is set to take place in Dubai and will be broadcast on BBC One.
- The exhibition match will be played over three sets, with a 10-point tie-break if needed.
- Sabalenka has won four Grand Slam singles titles, including two at the Australian Open and two at the US Open.
- Kyrgios reached the Wimbledon final in 2022, but has played only five matches in 2025 due to a wrist injury.
- The court for the match will be adjusted so that Sabalenka's side is 9% smaller.
- Each player will only get one serve per point during the match.
