The exhibition match "Battle of the Sexes" took place on December 28 in Dubai, where the Australian tennis player, despite being ranked 671st in the men's rankings and having played a limited number of matches in recent seasons, managed to defeat the four-time Grand Slam champion in two sets — 6:3, 6:3.
The game was played under special rules: each participant was allowed only one serve, and the court area where Sabalenka played was reduced by nine percent, which was intended to offset Kyrgios's physical advantage in strength and speed.
The match sparked active discussions among viewers; however, it was generally perceived as an entertainment show rather than a serious sports confrontation between men's and women's teams.
