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Today at 5pm the challenge between the Australian and the world number 1, visible in clear on SuperTennis
The “Battle of the Sexes” is back in tennis. Nick Kyrgios contro Aryna Sabalenka. That is, a great talent who has been lost and the number 1 in the world. An event that will take place today, Sunday 28 December, in Dubai. A man against a woman on a tennis court, in a format that hasn’t been seen for 52 years: it was 1973 when there were even two challenges, between Bobby Riggs and Margaret Court (6-2 6-1) and between Billie Jean King against Riggs himself, with the tennis player’s historic victory in front of a global television audience of 90 million viewers.
The rules of the match between Kyrgios and Sabalenka
Kyrgios and Sabalenka will compete at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai in a best-of-three-set match with a score of doubles: in the event of a draw, the third set would be a tie-break at 10 points. Special rules: only the first serve for both and Sabalenka’s half court smaller than 9% «to reflect the average differences in movement speed between men and women», explain the organizers. Kyrgios, now world number 671 and with just one match win in 2025, said: “We’ve both played in big stadiums around the world. She is a Champion, she has won several Slams. I played incredible matches, but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit nervous. I can’t wait to get on the field. I know the whole world will be watching us. Aryna tried to distract me by talking about the nightlife here, but I stay focused.” While Sabalenka says she is «very excited. Nick is one of the most talented and unpredictable players in tennis and brings with him an intensity and entertainment value that fans love. I like challenges that push the sport in new directions. This match is competitive, entertaining and played on a big stage. I can’t wait”.
Where to watch Kyrgios-Sabalenka on TV
The match will be visible free-to-air on SuperTennis, starting at 5pm.
December 28, 2025 (changed December 28, 2025 | 09:34)
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