
Nick Kyrgios admitted to feeling nervous ahead of his "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match against Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai, a rare confession for the usually flamboyant player. Sabalenka, the world number one, embraces the unpredictability of the match, seeing it as a challenge and an opportunity to showcase women's strength and equality. Despite criticism that the event might trivialize women's tennis, both players are focused on the spectacle, with modified rules designed for entertainment.