World No. 2 Iga Swiatek stated that the recent 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka was unnecessary, attracting attention but not contributing to social change. Swiatek emphasized that women's tennis stands on its own, boasting numerous great athletes and compelling narratives, and does not require comparison to men's tennis for validation. She noted that beyond the name, the exhibition bore no resemblance to the historic 1973 Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs match.