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Swiatek Dismisses Dubai 'Battle of the Sexes' as Entertainment, Backs United Cup

She rejects gender comparisons in favor of an autonomous women’s game.

Overview

  • Speaking in Sydney on Jan. 3, the world No. 2 said she did not watch the KyrgiosSabalenka exhibition.
  • She argued the event shared only a name with Billie Jean King’s 1973 match.
  • Swiatek said women’s tennis does not need comparison with the men’s tour or a contrived contest.
  • She highlighted the United Cup as a constructive way to showcase both tours together.
  • The Dubai showmatch ended 6–3, 6–3 to Kyrgios, a result the participants welcomed as media debate continued.