Overview
- Aryna Sabalenka said she wants a second match versus Nick Kyrgios and proposed keeping his full court while she takes two serves to balance play.
- Nick Kyrgios publicly responded on X with “IM IN,” signaling willingness to stage a rematch, though no event has been scheduled.
- The December 28 exhibition in Dubai used bespoke rules, including one serve per player and roughly a 9% reduction on Sabalenka’s side of the court.
- Reaction to the showcase remains divided, with figures like Billie Jean King rejecting comparisons to 1973 and media critics panning the concept and broadcast.
- Both players framed the event as entertainment that drew attention to tennis, and each has turned to Brisbane to begin their 2026 campaigns.