Summary
Aryna Sabalenka played a tennis exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios and believes it improved her fitness for the Grand Slam season. She easily won her match at the Brisbane International tournament, where she is preparing for the Australian Open. Sabalenka found playing against Kyrgios different due to his challenging style.
Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka played a mixed-gender exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios on December 28 in Dubai.
- Sabalenka is currently the world number one in women's tennis.
- She won her match against Cristina Bucsa at the Brisbane International in just 48 minutes.
- Sabalenka's victory was with scores of 6-0, 6-1.
- She sees playing against Kyrgios as a great fitness challenge due to his playing style.
- Sabalenka aims to win her third Australian Open title in four years.
- She could face Madison Keys in the quarter-finals, repeating last year's Australian Open final matchup.