Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka are set to face off in a high-stakes Battle of the Sexes match in Hong Kong this January, but the tension flared long before the first serve. What started as a fun, modern tribute to the iconic Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs showdown quickly took a sharp turn. On a podcast with Alexander Bublik, Kyrgios didn’t hold back; he smirked, laughed, and dismissed Sabalenka’s chances entirely.

“It’s funny that she actually thinks she can win,” he said. His message was clear: this wasn’t a serious contest. It was a foregone conclusion. Kyrgios added, “I won’t need to play at 100%. A few serves and drop shots will do the job. I think I’ll win 6-2.” What was meant to be a lighthearted exhibition has now turned into a statement—and maybe even a fight.

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