Aryna Sabalenka Saddened by Criticism of Battle of Sexes Clash: 'People Got It Wrong'

Aryna Sabalenka saddened by criticism of Battle of Sexes clash: 'People got it wrong'

Sabalenka began her 2026 on a high at the Brisbane International by beating Cristina ​Bucsa 6-0, 6-1 in 47 minutes to ⁠reach the third round. Meanwhile, her opponent at the Battle of Sexes encounter, Kyrgios, was handed a defeat.

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Aryna Sabalenka has spoken about her feelings following the Battle of the Sexes exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios in Dubai. The world number two admitted she was disappointed that some people misunderstood the purpose of the event. “What I’m sad about is that some people got it wrong, the whole idea of that event. I don’t care. You know, I feel like there is always going to be people who don’t like you, don’t respect you, don’t support you. …