In case you missed it, the “Battle of the Sexes” between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is happening on December 28 in Dubai.
This event has been mired with controversy for many reasons.
However, if US tennis fans want to watch it live at 11 AM EST, they will not have easy access to it.
How Can Fans Watch Sabalenka Vs. Kyrgios “Battle of the Sexes?”
Fans assuming that the Tennis Channel would broadcast this event live are in for a big surprise.
The only people who can see it in the US are those who subscribe and pay for the Tennis Channel app.
The Dubai showdown is 🔛
🚨 Don’t miss the Battle of the Sexes Dec 28th on the Tennis Channel App! pic.twitter.com/yZkE9xlQc7
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 11, 2025
Some Fans Do Not Care
Maybe it is not a big deal that the match will not be on regular television.
Whether it is the matchup, the concept that does not hold the cultural significance of the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs match, or other reasons, some fans would rather wait for the regular season to begin in Australia.
billie jean king rightfully explaining what the original “battle of the sexes” was about and clocking those two lmao pic.twitter.com/4BbXS20HHs
— 🎾 (@jumpingbhs) December 11, 2025
Should Tennis Have An Organized Preseason?
This brings up the question as to whether the ATP and WTA Tours should have organized preseasons. There has been a smattering of tennis around the globe since November including exhibitions in Charlotte, New York, Miami, World Team Tennis and Ultimate Tennis Showdown events, and the current MGM Macau Masters Tennis. Some players participate, but the reality is that it is unorganized, difficult to follow, and makes people ignore all of it until the tournaments that count toward rankings and points begin. Even the co-ed United Cup is confusing because the WTA assigns points to it, but the ATP does not.
Whatever you think about the “Battle of the Sexes” and any of the other tennis events going on before the regular season begins, it will soon be over. The countdown to the first Grand Slam of the year is on; the 2026 Australian Open begins with qualifying on January 12.
