More than 50 years after Billie Jean King\u2019s era-defining victory over Bobby Riggs captivated 90 million viewers, Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios are set to reignite the \u2018Battle of the Sexes\u2019 concept for a new generation. BBC Sport will serve up the exhibition clash live on BBC One, as Women\u2019s World No.1 Sabalenka takes on Kyrgios from 3.45pm GMT on 28 December.<\/p>\n
With confidence to match her power, Sabalenka has set the tone ahead of the match: \u201cI genuinely think that I\u2019m going to win. I\u2019ll definitely go out there and I\u2019ll try my best to kick his ass.\u201d<\/p>\n
Presented by Clare Balding, with Andrew Cotter leading commentary, the coverage brings viewers front-row access to a modern twist on one of sport\u2019s most talked about spectacles.<\/p>\n
The best of three sets exhibition match featuring a deciding 10-point tiebreak if a decider is required comes with innovative format tweaks designed to level the playing field. Organisers Evolve have confirmed that Sabalenka\u2019s side of the court will be reduced by 9% to reflect average movement-speed differences between men and women, while both players will be restricted to a single serve to temper Kyrgios\u2019 explosive power.<\/p>\n
Sabalenka, 27, arrives in dominant form after winning her fourth Grand Slam title at the US Open and amassing 59 wins this season. Kyrgios, 30, continues his comeback from injury, armed with one of the most feared serves in the game.<\/p>\n
BBC Sport will bring every moment of the entertainment exclusively and live on BBC One, 28th December.<\/p>\n
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