World No. 2 Iga Swiatek stated that women's tennis has established its own standing and does not require comparison with men's tennis, dismissing the recent 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match. She suggested events like the United Cup better unite the sport. In contrast, Aryna Sabalenka defended her participation in the exhibition, emphasizing the need to keep tennis fresh and entertaining. The exhibition match featured Kyrgios defeating Sabalenka on a modified court.