Overview
- Organisers confirmed a one-night match at Dubai’s 17,000-seat Coca-Cola Arena, produced by TLive with IM8, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the venue.
- Pre-sale registration is open, with ticket pre-sales starting November 11 at 10:00 UAE time and general sale on November 13.
- Aryna Sabalenka, the women’s world No. 1 and a multiple Grand Slam champion, says she is proud to represent women’s tennis and will bring her A-game.
- Nick Kyrgios, ranked 652 after limited play this year following a wrist injury, says he accepted the challenge and aims to entertain fans in Dubai.
- The event is promoted as part of the small lineage of ‘Battle of the Sexes’ matches, with the last officially billed edition held in 1992.