Controversial Australian player Nick Kyrgios and world No. 1 WTA star Aryna Sabalenka plan to organize a “battle of the sexes” exhibition match late this season, reviving a format last famously played by Bobby Riggs in 1973. Kyrgios admitted both respect and fear of Sabalenka’s fierce on-court intensity, while the match will feature special rules to balance the competition, including a smaller court for Sabalenka and Kyrgios serving only first serves. The event is set for Hong Kong, promising a unique spectacle blending top male and female tennis talent. This could reshape exhibition tennis entertainment and spotlight gender dynamics in the sport[1].
