‘Great fitness’: Sabalenka says ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match paid off

Women’s number one believes the match against Nick Kyrgios helped her up the intensity of her power-packed game.

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Aryna Sabalenka believes her much-maligned “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match against Nick Kyrgios has paid dividends for her preparations ahead of the Grand Slam season.

The world number one demolished Cristina Bucsa in the Brisbane International tournament on Tuesday as she gears up for next week’s Australian Open first round.