On Sunday, Sabalenka, the world No 1 in women’s tennis, will play against Nick Kyrgios in an exhibition match in Dubai that has been billed as the Battle of the Sexes. Photograph: Yuki Iwamura/APRegardless of the result, this event is an own goal for Sabalenka and women’s tennis. However, women’s tennis is still already a tremendous sport responsible for some of the greatest athletes ever seen. Sabalenka and Kyrgios are both represented by the same agency, Evolve, and they all stand to gain handsomely. As always, the best way to understand the greatness of women’s tennis is to watch women’s tennis.

Source: BBC December 28, 2025 09:31 UTC