Nick Kyrgios defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a one-off exhibition match in Dubai, with the Australian securing victory in straight sets at the Coca-Cola Arena.
Played under modified rules designed to ‘balance competition’, including a smaller court for Sabalenka and a single serve per point, the match was staged as entertainment rather than official competition.
Kyrgios, appearing in limited action in recent years due to injury, won on his third match point.
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It just goes to show the male advantage. I read MacEnroes autobiography and he mentions this. This is the reason to protect Women’s sport. If men are allowed in Women’s categories it becomes a farce. When strength isn’t a factor our fairer sex do as well or better than us blokes. My wife thrashes me at cards!
Kyrgios has a current world ranking of +600.
It just goes to show the male advantage. I read MacEnroes autobiography and he mentions this. This is the reason to protect Women’s sport. If men are allowed in Women’s categories it becomes a farce. When strength isn’t a factor our fairer sex do as well or better than us blokes. My wife thrashes me at cards!