Nick Kyrgios has confirmed that he will face Aryna Sabalenka in a much-anticipated ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match scheduled for the first week of January. The announcement has stirred excitement across the tennis world, as two of the sport’s most charismatic figures prepare to go head-to-head in a unique showdown.
A clash of personalities and styles
Kyrgios expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming match, praising Sabalenka’s energy and talent. “I’m very excited about that match, she has a great personality and she’s a great tennis player,” he said. The pairing promises not only competitive fire but also a spectacle of contrasting styles—Kyrgios with his unpredictable flair and Sabalenka with her powerful baseline game.
Kyrgios confident in his chances
Never one to shy away from bold statements, Kyrgios made it clear he doesn’t expect to be pushed to his limits. “I find it funny that, really, she thinks she can win,” he remarked. “Do you really think she can beat me? She’s not going to do it.” His comments, delivered with characteristic bravado, have already sparked debate among fans and pundits alike.
Representing the men with pride
Kyrgios emphasized that he sees the match as more than just an exhibition—it’s a symbolic contest. “Do you really think I’m going to have to play 100%? I will try to be focused because I represent the men,” he said. Predicting a 6-2 victory, Kyrgios is clearly approaching the match with confidence and a sense of responsibility to uphold male competitiveness in this playful yet provocative format.
Anticipation builds for January showdown
As the tennis calendar turns toward the new year, this match is set to be one of the most talked-about events outside the traditional tour. With two top-tier athletes and a format designed to entertain, fans can expect fireworks both on and off the court. Whether Kyrgios’s prediction holds true or Sabalenka surprises the crowd, the match promises to be a thrilling start to the season.
Sabalenka at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Ranked world no.1, Sabalenka has managed to achieve a composed 54-10 match record in 2025. Aryna is playing at the U.S. Open where she ousted the world no.108 Rebeka Masarova 7-5 6-1, the world no.67 Polina Kudermetova 7-6(4) 6-2, the world no.30 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-3 7-6(2), the world no.95 Cristina Bucsa 6-1 6-4 and the world no.60 Marketa Vondrousova w/o.
Aryna Sabalenka will square off with the world no.4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinal. Their actual head to head record is 7-2 for Sabalenka.
The Belarussian clinched 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. Sabalenka was the finalist at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open), in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) and at the French Open.
Aryna won 20 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Nick Kyrgios in 2025
LWLLL Now the world no.651, Nick played his last match on the 21st of March when he lost to world no.9 Karen Khachanov 7-6(3) 6-0 in the 2nd round in Miami (draw).
This season Kyrgios has achieved a composed 1-4 record.
