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Sabalenka Accused of 'Risking' Women's Tennis
December 14, 2025 | Edition #299
All eyes are on Sabalenka and Kyrgios as they gear up for the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition. And, the Belarusian is heading in full of confidence. But Lleyton Hewitt’s former coach isn’t so convinced. He warns that her participation could have broader implications for women’s tennis and might prove insulting.
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Sabalenka’s Battle of Sexes Participation Dubbed ‘Insulting’ by Top Coach |
The World No. 1’s decision to take part in exhibition has sparked sharp criticism from Hewitt's coach. |
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Before the Battle of the Sexes, women’s sports were often dismissed as less competitive and less important than their male counterparts. The idea that men were naturally superior in athleticism was widespread, and women's sports were typically relegated to the sidelines in terms of media attention and respect. But on on September 20, 1973, the King-Riggs match was a direct challenge to those gender norms. Billie Jean King’s victory proved that female athletes were capable of competing at the highest level. It dispelled the myth that women were not as physically or mentally strong as men, and demonstrated that gender equality in sports could—and should—be a reality. |
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