Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s No 1 women’s tennis player, in a modern-day ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis exhibition that will leave many questioning why the four-time grand slam champion accepted such a contest.
In a match that attracted controversy and split opinion, played on a modified court and with a one-serve limit, Kyrgios won 6-3 6-3 to win the exhibition set up by the Evolve agency that represents both players. Krygios, the former Wimbledon finalist, is currently No 671 in the men’s rankings after playing just six official matches in three years due to injuries.
