Nick Kyrgios takes 'Battle of the Sexes' over Aryna Sabalenka

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In a match that was far more lighthearted than antagonistic, Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 at Dubai on Sunday in a match dubbed 'Battle of the Sexes.'

After the friends floated the concept in an interview earlier this year, the match became a reality with Kyrgios using the one-hour, 17-minute effort as a prelude to his comeback on the ATP Tour.