Aryna Sabalenka is adamant her post-Xmas 'battle of the sexes'-style exhibition clash with Nick Kyrgios isn't going to prove a meaningless gimmick that damages women's sport.
The four-time grand slam champion and world No.1 has defended the contest against Australia's world No.672 on December 28, claiming it will help take women's tennis to a higher level.
And the two-time Australian Open winner has no doubt that whatever the result of the actual match in Dubai, there will be one real winner.
