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Tennis Stars Sabalenka and Kyrgios Oppose Trans Athlete Inclusion

12/10/2025

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Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios oppose trans athletes competing against biological women ahead of their exhibition match.
Sabalenka said it is unfair for women to compete against biologically stronger men, echoing Martina Navratilova.
Kyrgios agreed with her stance.
The exhibition, inspired by the 1973 Battle of the Sexes, features modified rules to accommodate Kyrgios.

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Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios oppose trans athletes competing against biological women ahead of their exhibition match.
Sabalenka said it is unfair for women to compete against biologically stronger men, echoing Martina Navratilova.
Kyrgios agreed with her stance.
The exhibition, inspired by the 1973 Battle of the Sexes, features modified rules to accommodate Kyrgios.