Nick Kyrgios comfortably beat Aryna Sabalenka in a 'Battle of the Sexes' clash plagued by technical difficulties and criticism of the modified rules. The generational contest pitting Sabalenka, 27, against Kyrgios was played using alternative rules. Why is Sabalenka’s court smaller? Another added: 'But it’s not a level playing field as the female has a smaller court. 'To even get back out here and play, and play someone as great as Aryna is pretty emotional.

Source: Daily Mail December 28, 2025 23:41 UTC