Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs has issued a scathing assessment of Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios’ extensively debated ‘Battle of the Sexes’ showdown. Stubbs was extremely unimpressed by the conflict and didn’t mince phrases whereas voicing her opinion on the intent behind the occasion.
The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibitions has been a subject of rivalry because it’s announcement, with followers closely criticizing Sabalenka and calling it a “enormous setback” for girls’s tennis. Casper Ruud and former gamers like Paul McNamee and Greg Rusedski have additionally been vital of the matchup. The occasion happened on December 28 in Dubai, with Kyrgios claiming a 6-3, 6-3 victory over the WTA World No. 1.
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Though Rennae Stubbs selected to not tune into the match, she expressed her frustration that it had prompted an outpouring of misogyny and assaults in opposition to the transgender neighborhood.
“Didn’t watch 1 level of #BOS However judging by my 5 min on social media, the nonsense being written by individuals about it’s the purpose it was a 🙄 occasion. Misogynists out in droves, individuals going after the trans neighborhood in ladies’s sports activities (fyi lookup Renee Richards) & for what? $$$$,” she posted on X.
The Australian additionally denounced the occasion as a “cash seize” for Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, emphasizing that it was “unimaginable” for a high WTA star to compete with a very good ATP participant.
“Let’s simply name it was it was, we could. It was a cash seize for each gamers & their administration group. Entertaining? U resolve. Necessary? No. No high girl can compete with a very good male participant, it’s NOT PHYSICALLY POSSIBLE! However $$$ received received! So i hope it was price it,” she wrote.
Stubbs went on to lament the “annoying” surge of complaints about feminine athletes being “lower than” their male counterparts and asserted that the ladies deserved respect for all their onerous work.
“It’s simply annoying that there are idiots on the earth that now wish to have a go at feminine athletes for being “much less then” which is NONSENSE!!! They practice as onerous, compete as onerous & deserve RESPECT for the way good they’re! So should you’re going to be a misogynist, you’re the issue✌️,” Subbs concluded.
Regardless of the widespread criticism, Nick Kyrgios has stated that his ‘Battle of the Sexes’ conflict in opposition to Aryna Sabalenka was very useful for tennis because it signified “unity within the sport.”
Aryna Sabalenka angles for “revenge” in opposition to Nick Kyrgios as she teases ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel
Aryna Sabalenka has additionally been undeterred by the controversy, as she took satisfaction in her efficiency in opposition to Nick Kyrgios. In her post-match interview, the World No. 1 stated that she had discovered the right tactic to beat Kyrgios in a rematch.
“I felt nice. I feel I placed on an excellent battle. He was struggling. He received actually tight. I’m glad to see the man is getting tight when taking away one among my serves. I feel it was an excellent degree. I made loads of nice pictures. Moved so much to the online. Nice drop pictures Nick. Nice serving. I actually loved the present. I feel… not I feel… I really feel like subsequent time I play him I already know the tactic. I do know his energy and weaknesses. It’s gonna be a greater match for certain,” Sabalenka stated.
Sabalenka additionally expressed her want to take “revenge” in opposition to the Australian and stated that she would welcome one other ‘Battle of the Sexes’ showdown.
“Yeah. I really like revenge. I like to problem myself. I might like to play once more,” she added.
The rematch must wait, nevertheless, as Aryna Sabalenka is about to kick off her 2026 season on the Brisbane Worldwide, which commences on January 4. Nick Kyrgios will be a part of the Belarusian on the occasion, making his ATP Tour comeback forward of the Australian Open.
Edited by Urvi Mehra