Tennis fans have been divided into two camps since the rumblings began of this exhibition at the US Open in September.
Others think it’s a bit of harmless fun that will successfully attract the eyeballs of a new audience in the age of social-media content.
Some believe it was a false event – organized by the Evolve Agency shared by the players – and set an opportunity for women’s sport if Kyrgios was beaten.
The fact that Kyrgios pleaded guilty to assaulting an ex-girlfriend in 2023, after distancing himself from the Controversial influence of Andrew Tate in 2024, is a big reason that people who believe that this exhing of sexism and error is unnecessary.
Sabalenka is less concerned that the movement will have a negative impact on women’s sports. Talking about the possibility of the US Open, he said it was a “cool idea” and laughed as he promised to “kick Nick’s Ass”.
While the financial reward and raising his profile are likely to be important, many wonder what Sabalenga can get from someone on the court – especially if he loses someone who has not yet suited up with someone who has not yet suited up with someone who has not yet.
As for Kyrgios, he’s managed to stay relevant despite his continued absence from the tour and is strong in the content he’s shown he loves.
At this stage, details about the format of the match are still lacking – although serving bans and potential court changes are believed to be discussed.