Overview
- Organizers set the exhibition for December 28 at Dubai’s 17,000‑seat Coca‑Cola Arena, confirming the long‑teased matchup.
- The event is run by Evolve, the agency that represents both Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios.
- Sabalenka enters as the WTA world No. 1 and a recent multiple major winner, while Kyrgios is ranked around No. 652 after a long wrist injury layoff and limited 2025 play.
- Specific format details have not been released, a key variable given past ‘Battle of the Sexes’ matches used modified rules to balance play.
- Both players issued statements mixing respect with competitive intent, and separate December exhibitions in New York have been reported for each against different opponents.