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Historic 'Battle of the Sexes' Set for December!

11/4/2025

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Australian Nick Kyrgios in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match on December 28, 2023, at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena.
This event, organized by their shared management agency, is the first of its kind in over 30 years, echoing the famous 1973 match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
Sabalenka, 27, is in strong form, while Kyrgios, 30, returns after an 18-month injury break, with both players expressing excitement for the match.

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Australian Nick Kyrgios in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match on December 28, 2023, at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena.
This event, organized by their shared management agency, is the first of its kind in over 30 years, echoing the famous 1973 match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
Sabalenka, 27, is in strong form, while Kyrgios, 30, returns after an 18-month injury break, with both players expressing excitement for the match.