Nick Kyrgios Beats Aryna Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Exhibition. Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile “Battle of the Sexes” tennis exhibition held in Dubai. The Australian won in straight sets, 6-3 6-3, overcoming the women’s world number one in a match lasting around 70 minutes. The exhibition featured modified rules, including one serve per point and a court reduced by 9% on Sabalenka’s side to balance physical differences. Despite the adjustments, Kyrgios controlled key moments, breaking serve multiple times and closing out both sets with authority. Sabalenka showed flashes of resistance, briefly leading in the second set and entertaining the crowd with dancing and playful exchanges. The atmosphere at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena was light-hearted, with underarm serves, smiles and crowd interaction throughout the match. After the win, Kyrgios praised Sabalenka’s level, calling the contest “really tough” and highlighting the pressure she applied. Sabalenka said she took positives from the loss, adding that she would welcome another match armed with a better understanding of Kyrgios’ game.