This ‘Battle of the Sexes’ was completely unwatchable – we do not need it againLet’s start with something positive. It is a somewhat of a testament to the strength of Aryna Sabalenka’s character, as a four-time grand slam champion and the dominant world No 1 in women’s tennis, that immediately after losing 6-3 6-3 to a shuffling, clearly unfit Nick Kyrgios she asked for the opportunity to try again. But no, please no. We do not need to see another rendition of this circus, promoted as a ‘Battle of the Sexes’.Beyond the ugly court and the TV feed from Dubai that broke down and produced a garbled picture, the spectacle was unwatchable, too.Jamie Braidwood28 December 2025 19:45Will we see a rematch and similar matches? “It will be really interesting now if we see more matches like this, says Fuller on BBC. “There are lots of different types of tennis events around the world, and exhibitions are in demand, particularly in cities that don’t host the major tournaments.“Would you get other players willing to play in a format like this? Has it been a commercial success? “Has it been popular with the viewers? Are enough people watching around the world to make the organisers think they can pull this one off again?” he adds as he questions whether we might see more matches of this type. (Pool via REUTERS)Chris Wilson28 December 2025 19:30Kyrgios performance ‘doesn’t bode well’ for MelbourneBBC reporter Russell Fuller had this to say on Sabalenka and Kyrgios: “It was a match against a physically stronger opponent as we prepare for the new season,” he says on Sabalenka. “It will be really interesting to see if we see Kyrgios at the Australian Open. There will be a wildcard I suspect for him if he wants one.“He certainly looked exhausted after 25 minutes, which doesn’t bode well for him playing best of five in the Melbourne heat,” he added. Chris Wilson28 December 2025 19:20’Next time, they must not take her first serve away’Here’s more from Croft on a potential rematch:“I got the impression he would quite like to play her again. Next time, they must not take her first serve away. That was the huge difference between the two,” she explains.“It would have been much more interesting if she had her first serve. It takes away a major part of how she sets up her tennis.”Chris Wilson28 December 2025 19:10Croft on Sabalenka“I didn’t feel like it showcased her enough, of what we know she is capable of,” explains Croft on what…
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