Speaking to the media at the United Cup in Australia, Iga Swiatek addressed the recent exhibition match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, saying that such contests do not particularly interest her and emphasizing that women’s tennis does not need to be measured or compared against the men’s game.
The recent Sabalenka vs. Kyrgios exhibition in Dubai, dubbed the “Battle of the Sexes,” faced criticism for potentially undermining women’s tennis. Sabalenka lost in straight sets 6-3 6-3, and many observers felt the spectacle added little to the sport while potentially diminishing the WTA’s profile.