A much-talked-about exhibition tennis match that captured the attention of fans around the world was held in Dubai, featuring a rare showdown between a female player and a male player.
The match saw world No.1-ranked Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka take on Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios, making it a unique and entertaining spectacle.
Despite differences in court setup for men’s and women’s play, Nick Kyrgios emerged victorious, winning the match 6–3, 6–3.
The contest was staged purely for entertainment purposes, with VIP tickets priced at USD 800.
An impressive crowd of around 17,000 spectators filled the stadium to witness the event.
According to the current world tennis rankings, Nick Kyrgios is ranked 671st.
Such exhibition matches between a male and a female player have a long history. The first-ever match of this kind was played back in 1973, when American legend Billie Jean King faced Bobby Riggs of the USA.
That historic encounter was famously won by Billie Jean King, marking a landmark moment in tennis history
