World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says she is relishing the chance to “test myself” in a radically different format as she prepares to take on Nick Kyrgios in Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown later this month.
The exhibition match, staged on December 28 at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, will mark TLive’s debut Middle East event and promises to blend elite tennis with showmanship in front of a sold-out crowd. For Sabalenka, the contest is less novelty and more competitive challenge.
“Dubai always brings incredible energy and I can’t wait to step into the arena and connect with the fans,” Sabalenka said in a press release.
“This match is something totally different, and I’m excited to test myself in a new mixed
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