Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Sabalenka Seeks Rematch with Kyrgios
Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one tennis player, wants to play Nick Kyrgios again.
They had a special match in Dubai where the rules were different.
Kyrgios won, but Sabalenka wants a rematch.
She wants to play on a full court and have two serves this time.
She thinks these changes will make the match fairer.
Sabalenka is happy she made Kyrgios work hard in their first match.
She believes exhibition matches like this are important to keep tennis exciting.
Sabalenka is also preparing for the Australian Open, where she hopes to win her third title.
Some people criticized the match, but Sabalenka thinks it was a good experience.
Aryna Sabalenka wants a rematch with Nick Kyrgios after losing their 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai.
The initial match had modified rules, including a reduced court size for Sabalenka and only one serve per player.
Sabalenka wants a full court and two serves in any future match to even the playing field.
She believes exhibition matches are important to keep tennis interesting and engaging.
Sabalenka is focused on winning her third Australian Open title after winning in 2023 and 2024.
- Who
- Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios
- What
- A tennis exhibition match with modified rules
- When
- January 7, 2024 (initial match), upcoming rematch date not specified
- Where
- Initial match in Dubai, potential rematch location not specified
- Why
- Sabalenka seeks revenge and wants to face Kyrgios again under different rules
Sabalenka's Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Purpose of the Match
Sabalenka's Perspective
Sabalenka believes exhibition matches are important to keep tennis interesting and engaging.
Critics' Perspective
Some critics called the match a 'money grab' and felt it did little to promote the women's game.
- Players Involved
- Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios
- Initial Match Result
- Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3
- Match Location
- Dubai
- Match Date
- January 7, 2024
- Sabalenka's Court Size
- Reduced by 9%
- Serves Allowed
- One serve per player
- Sabalenka's Current Ranking
- World number one
- Kyrgios's Current Ranking
- 671
- Upcoming Tournament
- Brisbane International
- Australian Open Start Date
- January 18, 2024
