The pair will face off in Dubai in what has become one of the most talked-about matches of the year, with the BBC picking up broadcasting rights to ensure it will be available to a big audience in the UK and Ireland.
The most famous Battle of the Sexes clash saw Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs at the Houston Astrodome in 1973 in the fledgling days of the WTA when women were fighting for their place in the sport.
World number one Sabalenka has described this month’s match as merely entertainment, insisting it would not damage the women’s game if she lost to Kyrgios, who has been sidelined by injury for most of the last three years.
The court will be nine per cent smaller on Sabalenka’s side to compensate for the difference in speed between men and women, while both players will only have one serve per point.
Former British No 1 Greg Rusedski has given his view on the match and he believes the changes to the rules have ensured the contest lacks credibility.
“For it to be a real Battle of the Sexes, the court dimensions have to be the same and it has to be tennis,” said Rusedski, speaking on the latest episode of the Off Court with Greg podcast.
“It could be one set, but it has to be two serves. The court size has to be the same because that’s the way tennis is played.
“Is this more of an exhibition and is Kyrgios going to take her along or is it going to be a real battle out there where they go toe-to-toe properly? We don’t know.
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“Also, Kyrgios hasn’t really been on tour for three years, so we don’t know how that is going to work out if he is playing three full sets.
“There are three questions here. Yes you like it, no you don’t like it or is it a gimmick… and my opinion is I find it gimmicky.
“We have equal pay at the Slams now and that is 100 per-cent right. I would like to see that at the Masters series [WTA 1000 events] as well.
“We know that Sabalenka has had problems on her serve in the past, so giving her one serve may be difficult,” he added. “Her second serve can be a little bit dodgy at time and there’s going to be a lot of stress in there because all eyeballs are on this event.
“Being in Dubai, the ball sails around a bit there, so that will be tough. I think this will be entertaining, but do we need it? I’m not sure.
“Yes, it will bring new eyes onto the sport, but if it doesn’t go well, it could create some damage.”
Sabalenka has hit back at claims she will damage the reputation of women’s tennis if she fails to make a positive impression against a male rival who has barely played competitive tennis for three years due to injury.
“I am not putting myself at any risk. We are there to have fun and bring great tennis. Whoever wins, wins,” said Sabalenka.
“It’s so obvious that the man is biologically stronger than the woman, but it’s not about that. This event is only going to help bring women’s tennis to a higher level.
“It’s not going to be an easy match for Nick. I’m going to be there competing and showing women are strong, powerful and good entertainment.”