2 h. ago The tennis mismatch: Advantage men as Sabalenka loses to Kyrgios in lacklustre new Battle of Sexes

It was billed as a modern take on Billie Jean King's 1973 Battle of the Sexes victory against Bobby Riggs at the Houston Astrodome.

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5 h. ago Kyrgios and Sabalenka address negative comments surrounding ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match

Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s No. 1 women’s tennis player, in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis exhibition in Dubai on Sunday.

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8 h. ago This ‘Battle of the Sexes’ was completely unwatchable – we do not need it again

An unfit Nick Kyrgios defeated the women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 and the immediate calls for a rematch should worry her rivals on the WTA Tour

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8 h. ago Nick Kyrgios wins Battle of the Sexes match against Aryna Sabalenka as BBC apologise for technical issues and fans complain about bizarre new rules during controversial event

The BBC has been forced to apologise after technical problems interrupted their broadcast of the 'Battle of the Sexes' clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios.

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9 h. ago Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka but Battle of the Sexes veers too close to circus

Nick Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 against Aryna Sabalenka in an intriguing Dubai contest with celebrity interruptionsNick Kyrgios won the latest Battle of the Sexes against Aryna Sabalenka in a contest that veered between intriguing sporting exhibition and outright circus.It was a more even match than many feared. But the Australian, who had only won one competitive singles match since the end of 2022, always looked to have something in hand as he beat the No 1 women’s tennis player 6-3, 6-3. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Battle of the Sexes LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios result, latest updates and reaction

Exhibition takes place for first time since 1992

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9 h. ago Battle of the Sexes: Nick Kyrgios overcomes Aryna Sabalenka in controversial exhibition

Exhibition was being played for first time since 1992

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9 h. ago BBC forced to apologise before Nick Kyrgios thrashes Aryna Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

The BBC was forced to issue an on-air apology during coverage of Nick Kyrgios vs Aryna Sabalenka's Battle of the Sexes exhibition match in Dubai

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10 h. ago Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes Dubai clash

Nick Kyrgios took on Aryna Sabalenka in a 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis exhibition match in Dubai on a court especially designed for the occasion

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10 h. ago BBC forced to issue apology during Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios Battle of the Sexes clash

The BBC were forced to apologise during the Battle of the Sexes match after a technical issue led to a loss of pictures in the broadcast coverage

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11 h. ago Kyrgios v Sabalenka live: Battle of the Sexes latest score and updates from controversial tennis exhibition

A modern-day version of the Battle of the Sexes pits the women’s No 1 against the controversial Australian

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11 h. ago Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka rules: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to use modified court and serve limit

Sabalenka will defend a smaller side of the court and both players will be limited to one serve each during the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition

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12 h. ago Nick Kyrgios vs Aryna Sabalenka rules: Two big changes made for Battle of the Sexes

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios are set to do battle in a controversial 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis clash but there will be some major rule changes in action

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13 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis rules and who gets advantage

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios are set to go head-to-head in a 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match in Dubai on Sunday, with rule changes giving one of them an advantage

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13 h. ago Battle of the Sexes LIVE: Aryna Sabalenka vs Nick Kyrgios match stream, latest score and updates

Exhibition takes place for first time since 1992

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13 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka’s incredibly rich boyfriend has net worth 5x Emma Raducanu

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been in a relationship with her ultra-wealthy partner since early 2024.

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15 h. ago Kyrgios v Sabalenka live: Battle of the Sexes start time and latest updates from controversial tennis exhibition

The modern-day version the Battle of the Sexes pits the women’s No 1 against the controversial Australian

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16 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka left 'heartbroken' as famous boyfriend died in tragic hotel incident

The world number one - who faces Nick Kyrgios in the latest Battle of the Sexes - has faced recent heartbreak away from the court

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17 h. ago Emma Raducanu shares doubt over Kyrgios v Sabalenka in controversial Battle of the Sexes

The exhibition in Dubai has got the tennis world talking ahead of next month’s Australian Open, with Raducanu sharing her insight on how Sabalenka will cope with Kyrgios’s power after practicing with Carlos Alcaraz

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17 h. ago Everything you need to know about tennis's most controversial match in 52 years: Aryna Sabalenka takes on Nick Kyrgios in 'Battle of the Sexes' today on a mismatched court with a bizarre set of rules

52 years ago, tennis became bigger than sport when world No 1 Billie Jean King picked up the gauntlet thrown down to her by ageing former player Bobby Riggs and threw it back in his face. 

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