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Sabalenka to Face Kyrgios in DubaiBattle of the Sexes’ Exhibition on Dec. 28

Key details remain unsettled, with organiser credit, format still to be finalised as ticket sales start next week.

Overview

  • Ticket registration is open via the Coca-Cola Arena site, with presale on November 11 at 10 a.m. UAE time and general sale on November 13.
  • Reports differ on who is running the event, with some naming TLive in partnership with IM8, Dubai’s DET and the arena, while others credit the players’ agency Evolve.
  • The match rules have not been confirmed, with outlets reporting potential serving limits and court adjustments; Kyrgios has said he expects one serve and a smaller hitting area.
  • Sabalenka enters as WTA world No. 1 and the reigning Wimbledon and US Open champion, while Kyrgios is ranked No. 652 after limited play this year following a major wrist injury.
  • The exhibition will be indoors at Dubai’s 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena, and both players are also scheduled for a separate New York exhibition on December 8 against different opponents.