US Edition'Nick Kyrgios Stands for Misogyny': Australian Star Slammed Ahead of Battle of Sexes Showdown Against Aryna Sabalenka
Kyrgios faces backlash over past anti-women remarks and a dismissed assault case as critics call the match a publicity stunt that undermines women’s tennis.
- On December 28 in Dubai, former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios faces Aryna Sabalenka in the self-titled Battle of the Sexes, while critics call Kyrgios a `misogynist` ahead of the match.
- Critics say the match is a crass commercial venture and a dog-whistle publicity stunt linked to populist symbolism and division.
- Kyrgios's past conduct includes admitting he pushed his former girlfriend, though assault charges were dismissed, and he has not played regularly due to knee issues while Sabalenka remains at her peak.
- Commentators warn that if Kyrgios wins, supporters will claim it legitimises his views, while observers note that unless Aryna Sabalenka wins 6-0 6-0, critics will still find ammunition.
- Broadcaster Katherine Whittaker said the December 28 Dubai matchup is a `publicity stunt` meant to demean women's tennis and criticized giving Kyrgios a platform as he represents misogyny.
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'Nick Kyrgios stands for misogyny': Australian star slammed ahead of Battle of Sexes showdown against Aryna Sabalenka
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"Nick Kyrgios is a man who stands for misogyny" - Tennis insider calls out 'Battle of the Sexes' with Aryna Sabalenka as 'publicity stunt'
Nick Kyrgios has copped criticism from a prominent tennis insider for his misogynist views ahead of his much-publicized Battle of the Sexes against Aryna Sabalenka later this month.
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