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Emma Raducanu Question whether Alina Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios We will do our best during this period Controversial ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition.
The world number one will take on the former Wimbledon finalist in Dubai later today Change rules to create equality in courts.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in second matchbattle of the sexesDuring the 1973 tournament, she dismissed this version as “different”, emphasizing that she played for “political” reasons and to cause “social change”.
Kyrgios defended the tournament, claiming it was “one of the most talked about events of the year”, while Raducanu questioned one aspect of the game.
“I wanted to see if they were all at full strength,” Raducanu said. “But it’ll be fun.
“I don’t think I’ll watch it all live, but I think I’ll watch some highlights or recaps.”
The British number one also compared his experience hitting the ball with Carlos Alcaraz while preparing for the US Open mixed doubles event.
“It wasn’t long, but I was batting with Carlos in New York, and the impact of his ball… looked like he wasn’t trying, but it was so heavy on your strings,” she said.
“Compared to girls, usually they hit the ball flatter, except for Iga [Swiatek] Hitting a ball with a lot of spin. There are some exceptions to the women’s game. Elena’s balls are also heavy.
“But I would say the intensity of the impact is different and the power they have in certain positions is different. You think you’ve hit a good shot and they’re just able to get behind the ball like that extra step and generate and exploit your speed and take advantage of your speed. That’s the same as serving.”
Raducanu also ruled out not participating in future Battle of the Sexes events.
“No. I don’t think anyone would agree to do that,” she added. “Honestly. But I think it would be cool for the public.”