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Mixed Reactions to Dubai's Controversial Battle of the Sexes

12/23/2025

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The Battle of the Sexes match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios in Dubai on December 28 has drawn mixed reactions, with Ben Shelton, American tennis player, excited to watch.
Casper Ruud, tennis player, criticized the match's fairness, noting Kyrgios' court is 10% larger and he gets one serve, unlike Sabalenka.
Greg Rusedski, former player, questioned Sabalenka's serving issues and the match's relevance, calling it entertainment rather than competitive.

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The Battle of the Sexes match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios in Dubai on December 28 has drawn mixed reactions, with Ben Shelton, American tennis player, excited to watch.
Casper Ruud, tennis player, criticized the match's fairness, noting Kyrgios' court is 10% larger and he gets one serve, unlike Sabalenka.
Greg Rusedski, former player, questioned Sabalenka's serving issues and the match's relevance, calling it entertainment rather than competitive.