The tennis offseason is fading fast as the sport prepares to ignite Down Under, but attention has already shifted to a headline-grabbing exhibition. A “battle of the sexes” style showdown between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka , set for December 28 in Dubai, promises altered rules and high drama. Yet ahead of the spectacle, Lleyton Hewitt’s former coach, Roger Rasheed , delivered a blunt verdict, making it clear he sees no real upside to the much-talked-about clash.

Speaking on ABC Sport’s Summer Grandstand program, Rasheed said he was “disappointed” that the match was going ahead. He made it clear he was not supportive of the concept . “I’m not a fan of it, to be honest,” Rasheed said. He questioned the value of the event from the women’s perspective.

“I think it’s a l

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