DUBAI: Nick Kyrgios on Sunday night overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the “Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown” in front of a sold-out crowd at the Coca Cola Arena.
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The Australian, who won the match 6-3, 6-3, was presented with the winner’s trophy by Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al-Maktoum, a former UAE national tennis player and president of the UAE Padel Tennis Association.
“Firstly this wasn’t a win for me, it was a win for both of us,” Kyrgios said.
“She is an incredible player and she really tested me. You have to remember I’m only one of a few who has beaten the big four, some of the best of all time. And Aryna showed the world that she can come toe-to-toe with me.”
