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Sabalenka Vs Kyrgios: The Battle Of The Sexes Lands In Dubai
Dubai is gearing up for one of the biggest sporting spectacles of the year. On December 28, 2025, the Coca-Cola Arena will host Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown, a one-night-only cultural moment where two of tennis’s most electrifying stars, Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, go head-to-head in a global showdown that blends elite competition, blockbuster entertainment, and Dubai-scale spectacle.
- Tickets are selling fast, VIP tickets are already sold out.
- Limited categories remain, secure your seat now.
- UAE National Day Friends & Family Promotion ends December 7 – 15% off group bookings, 3 or more tickets
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A one-night-only global showdown
For the first time ever, World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, the face of modern women’s tennis, challenges Nick Kyrgios, the sport’s ultimate showman, to a match neither wants to lose.
This is a remixed, reimagined Battle of the Sexes, defined not by provocation but by progress, ambition, and two athletes who thrive under pressure and love to compete. Both are stepping onto the court to win and entertain fans who will be watching around the globe.
Who will you be rooting for?
#TeamSabalenka or #TeamKyrgios – pick your side!
Key information:
- Where? Coca-Cola Arena
- When? December 28, 2025
- Price? AED425
A game-changing innovation: The equaliser court
Battle of the Sexes introduces the Equaliser Court, a fresh rule innovation designed to:
- Level the playing field
- Heighten the drama
- Redefine how men’s and women’s games intersect
The 9% reduction in court dimensions for Aryna Sabalenka compensates for the speed and power differential. With less ground to cover, her elite reaction time and court positioning become even more valuable, while Nick Kyrigios must adjust his aggressive baseline game to a smaller target area.
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Why 9%?
The goal is to rebalance tennis toward skill and strategy over raw power, a concept both players agree enhances competition. While top players like Aryna Sabalenka show power isn’t gender-exclusive, extreme serve speeds can shorten rallies. An adjustment, the 9% smaller court, acts as a strategic handicap for powerful servers like Nick Kyrgios. This forces maximum precision, aligns with focus on technique, and ensures a more engaging.
UAE National Day friends & family promotion (LIMITED TIME ONLY)
In celebration of UAE National Day, a special 15% Friends & Family promotion is now live.
Get 15% off when you book 3 or more tickets in Categories B or D.
The discount is automatically applied at checkout.
Offer ends 7 December or while tickets last (and they are moving fast!)
Why this match matters
Fifty-two years after the original Battle of the Sexes, the script is flipped:
- Not provocation — progress.
- Not a spectacle of gender — a celebration of excellence and elite competition.
- Not an exhibition — a true test of skill, mentality, and competitive fire.
This is the Battle of the Sexes for a new generation, designed to inspire young athletes to dream bigger, push harder, and pursue ambition without limits.
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The fun deets:
Coca-Cola Arena is bringing the Battle of the Sexes to Dubai with Aryna Sabalenka vs. Nick Kyrgios!
When? December 28, 2025
Price? Starting from AED 425
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