Overview
- Iga Swiatek told reporters in Sydney she did not watch the Dubai exhibition and argued such matches offer entertainment without advancing any broader issues.
- Aryna Sabalenka said she wants a do‑over against Nick Kyrgios and proposed a tweak that would give her two serves while keeping him on a full court.
- Kyrgios signaled he would play again by replying “IM IN” on social media, though their agency Evolve has not confirmed any sequel.
- The Dec. 28 match ended 6-3, 6-3 for Kyrgios under modified rules that limited both to one serve and reduced Sabalenka’s court by roughly 9%.
- Critics questioned the event’s value and TV presentation, with comparisons to Billie Jean King’s 1973 match widely rejected, as both players defended it as harmless entertainment that drew attention to tennis.