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WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka Challenges Nick Kyrgios to 'Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown'
The Dubai exhibition match revisits the 1973 classic, blending elite tennis and entertainment with WTA No. 1 Sabalenka facing Kyrgios before a 17,000-seat crowd.
- On Nov 4, 2025, WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will challenge Nick Kyrgios in a one-night exhibition at the 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai on December 28, 2025.
- Drawing on the 1973 match, TLive, IM8, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism organize the Middle East debut to celebrate sportsmanship and the original event's cultural impact.
- Kyrgios said, `I cannot wait to get back out on court` after playing just five matches this season due to injury and targeting a return at the Australian Open.
- Registration is now open at coca-cola-arena.com, with pre-sale starting Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00AM UAE time and general sale on November 13; fans get early ticket access and VIP perks by joining #TeamSabalenka or #TeamKyrgios.
- Both players will also feature in New York on Dec. 8, with Sabalenka facing Naomi Osaka and Kyrgios playing Tommy Paul, organisers say the event blends skill, showmanship and respect.
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Man versus woman on the tennis court – that's what happened before. Now, Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios have arranged for a new edition. The world's top scorer wants to "step into the ass" the colleague.
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Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka will take on Nick Kyrgios in Dubai on December 28 in a match described as a 'Battle of the Sexes'.
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