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Kyrgios and Sabalenka Set for Dubai Exhibition Showdown

12/26/2025

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Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will play the Battle of the Sexes exhibition on December 28 in Dubai.
The match uses a best-of-three sets format with a tiebreak at 10 points.
A smaller court will be used for Sabalenka to account for speed differences.
Kyrgios expressed excitement and said he respects Sabalenka and aims to entertain.
The Coca Cola Arena in Dubai will host the event, which seats 17,000.

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Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will play the Battle of the Sexes exhibition on December 28 in Dubai.
The match uses a best-of-three sets format with a tiebreak at 10 points.
A smaller court will be used for Sabalenka to account for speed differences.
Kyrgios expressed excitement and said he respects Sabalenka and aims to entertain.
The Coca Cola Arena in Dubai will host the event, which seats 17,000.