Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Swiatek: Women's Tennis Stands Alone
Iga Swiatek, a top tennis player, said she doesn't think women's tennis needs to have matches against men, like the recent one between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios.
She believes women's tennis is strong on its own and doesn't need to compare to men's tennis.
Swiatek prefers events like the United Cup, where men and women play together in a different format.
She thinks this makes tennis more interesting and fun to watch.
Sabalenka, who played against Kyrgios, said she enjoyed the match and would do it again, especially to seek revenge for the loss.
Critics warned that the match might make women's tennis seem less important, but Sabalenka thinks it was a good way to make the sport more exciting.
Iga Swiatek criticized the recent 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, stating women's tennis doesn't need such comparisons.
Swiatek praised events like the United Cup, which brings men's and women's tennis together in a mixed-team format.
The match in Dubai was won by Kyrgios with a score of 6-3, 6-3, with Sabalenka's side of the court reduced by 9% to level the playing field.
Swiatek is preparing for the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam she hasn't won yet.
Sabalenka defended her decision to play Kyrgios, expressing her love for revenge and the desire to keep tennis fresh and fun.
- Who
- Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios
- What
- Controversial exhibition match and Swiatek's comments on women's tennis
- When
- Last week (match), currently (Swiatek's comments)
- Where
- Dubai (match), Sydney (Swiatek's comments)
- Why
- To discuss the relevance and impact of the 'Battle of the Sexes' match and the future of women's tennis
Iga Swiatek's View
Aryna Sabalenka's View
Purpose of the Match
Iga Swiatek's View
The match was just entertainment and not related to social change or important topics.
Aryna Sabalenka's View
The match was intended to help the sport grow and showcase an exciting exhibition.
Comparison to Men's Tennis
Iga Swiatek's View
Women's tennis stands on its own and doesn't need to compare to men's tennis.
Aryna Sabalenka's View
The match was a way to bring excitement and growth to the sport.
- Event
- Battle of the Sexes match between Sabalenka and Kyrgios
- Date
- Last week
- Location
- Dubai
- Winner
- Nick Kyrgios
- Score
- 6-3, 6-3
- Court Modification
- Sabalenka's side reduced by 9%
- Swiatek's Stance
- Women's tennis doesn't need to compare to men's
- Swiatek's Event
- United Cup in Sydney
Sources
Iga Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'
Iga Swiatek on ‘Battle of the Sexes’ clash between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka: ‘Don’t watch stuff like that’
Women’s tennis strong enough without ‘Battle of the Sexes’ matches: Swiatek - Telegraph India
Why Swiatek chose not to watch 'Battle of the Sexes'