Summary
Aryna Sabalenka, the women's world number one tennis player, played a well-known exhibition match called the 'Battle of the Sexes' against Nick Kyrgios in Dubai. Although she lost the match, Sabalenka defended it by saying it was valuable for her fitness and brought attention to tennis.
Key Facts
- Aryna Sabalenka lost 6-3, 6-3 to Nick Kyrgios in an exhibition tennis match in Dubai.
- The match was called the 'Battle of the Sexes' and received a lot of public attention.
- Sabalenka said the match helped her improve her fitness because of the higher intensity.
- The match was criticized by some, with Iga Swiatek saying it didn't promote social change.
- Sabalenka claimed the match was successful in bringing more attention to tennis.
- Sabalenka is the defending champion at the Brisbane International, where she recently won a match against Cristina Bucsa.
- The Australian Open is scheduled to start on January 18.
