Nick Kyrgios will take on Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai as part of the famed “Battle of the Sexes”. The match is set for December 27 at 16:00 Argentina time and will be broadcast live on ESPN.
After a strong 2022 that saw Kyrgios reach the Wimbledon final, a string of injuries limited his play. His last official singles match was in March, when he fell to Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the Miami Masters 1000.
Sabalenka, on the other hand, finished 2025 as world No. 1, winning four Grand Slam titles and the US Open, plus titles in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. She also reached the finals of Australian Open, Roland‑Garros and the WTA Finals.
To level the physical gap, organizers introduced two key rules: each player gets only one serve per point, and Sabalenka’s court side will be reduced by 9 %. These rules aim to prioritize precision over power and balance average movement differences.
Tune in for the live broadcast and catch this exciting showdown on ESPN!
