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Nick Kyrgios Wins Bizarre Battle of the Sexes Against Aryna Sabalenka

If you thought 2025 couldn’t get any weirder in the world of sports, think again. In what can only be described as a custom lobby match with the wildest house rules enabled, Nick Kyrgios has officially defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition in Dubai.

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The Grand Slam champion who Venus Williams idolised growing up, ‘it was kind of annoying’

Venus Williams actually looked up to a men’s Grand Slam singles champion growing up. Williams is a seven-time major singles champion, and she has also won 16 majors in doubles.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / December 28

Nick Kyrgios takes 'Battle of the Sexes' over Aryna Sabalenka

In a match that was far more lighthearted than antagonistic, Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 at Dubai on Sunday in a match dubbed "Battle

Tennis News / FirstSportz / December 28

Iga Swiatek Reveals Disappointing Defeat to Danielle Collins Was ‘a Wake-Up Call’ for Her

Danielle Collins ended Iga Swiatek‘s title defense at the Italian Open. And this was a wake-up call for the Pole, as the disappointing straight-set defeat motivated her to work harder.

Tennis News / HITC / December 28

Andy Murray opens up on infamous umpire row against Rafael Nadal

Andy Murray has never shied away from speaking his mind, but more often than not, his comments have been thoughtful and well-reasoned. He’s backed people when they’ve needed it and hasn’t hesitated to call out what he sees as wrong, building a reputation in tennis circles for being one of the good guys.

Novak Djokovic News / Serve on SI / December 28

Novak Djokovic's Future With Lacoste Becomes Clear

The start of the new tennis season is less than two weeks away, and the first Grand Slam begins shortly after. One of the easiest ways to tell it is almost time for the Australian Open is players' on-court kits appeaing online.

Holger Rune News / FirstSportz / December 28

Holger Rune Confident He’ll ‘Get Much Better’ Upon Comeback After Scary Injury

Holger Rune will be missing the Australian Open as he is rehabilitating following his Achilles tendon injury. Rune had torn his Achilles tendon during the semifinal match against Ugo Humbert in the Stockholm Open, and he left the court in tears.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / December 28

Sabalenka v Kyrgios: The key questions in 'Battle of the Sexes'

BBC Sport looks at the key questions going into the divisive Battle of the Sexes-style match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios on Sunday.

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What Roger Federer spoke about with the Queen at Wimbledon in 2010

Roger Federer is regarded by many as the greatest tennis player of all time and is justifiably seen as tennis royalty. After all, he blended incredible hard work with a level of talent that the game had seldom seen before.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / December 27

Novak Djokovic reveals whether he is closer to Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic gave a fascinating insight into how his relationship with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer has evolved. Despite only being a year younger than Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion was already an established Grand Slam champion when Djokovic came onto the scene.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Carlos Alcaraz in 2025: A Recap of the Year of Magic

Game. Set. Match. Carlos Alcaraz’s season did not start in Miami. He had already suffered a disappointing loss at the Australian Open, a meltdown in Doha, and a failed three‑peat attempt at Indian Wells when he was stunned by David Goffin at the second Masters 1000 tournament of the year.

Nick Kyrgios News / Field Level Media / December 27

'Battle of the Sexes' match: predict the unpredictable

Aryna Sabelenka promises complete confidence. Nick Kyrgios offers uncertainty. In that sense, it will be business as usual when Sabalenka faces Kyrgios in an updated "Battle of the Sexes" match Sunday at Dubai.

Iga Swiatek News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Iga Swiatek in 2025: A Year of Inflection

Entering the year with a new head coach and following a late-season suspension related to a positive drug test, Iga Swiatek, for the first time since she became the top player we have grown accustomed to over the past few years, began 2025 with real questions surrounding her form and status.