Sabalenka to face Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' on Dec. 28
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Australia's Nick Kyrgios is facing women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the latest 'Battle of the Sexes' match in tennis. The pair will face off in 'The Dubai Showdown' on 28 December 2025, with the 27-year-old Belarusian saying she was "proud to represent women's tennis".
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