High-ranked Aryna Sabalenka will face former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match in Dubai on December twenty eighth.
After Sabalenka confirmed throughout the US Open that talks had been underway for the match, each gamers posted logistical particulars on their social media channels on Tuesday.
They may play indoors on the 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Area.
Kyrgios mentioned he’ll solely serve as soon as this 12 months and can hit it in direction of the smaller facet of the courtroom. The Australian, who has barely performed lately as a consequence of damage, expects a straightforward win.
Each gamers will even take part in an exhibition in New York on December eighth, however they won’t face one another. Sabalenka will face Naomi Osaka, whereas Kyrgios will face Tommy Paul.
“Cannot wait to get again on courtroom,” Kyrgios mentioned on his Instagram Story. “Actually, it feels nice. I by no means anticipated to be again on this place, touring the world, assembly followers and enjoying nice tennis.”
The title Sabalenka vs. Kyrgios was borrowed from the 1973 match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs on the Houston Astrodome, which King gained in straight units.
Sabalenka is a four-time Grand Slam champion.
Kyrgios misplaced to Novak Djokovic within the 2022 Wimbledon closing.
