Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in ‘Battles of the Sexes’
Nick Kyrgios took victory in the controversial ‘Battles of the Sexes’ as he beat women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 in Dubai.
Australia Sport News
Nick Kyrgios bests Aryna Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' - ESPN
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Nick Kyrgios won the latest version of the «Battle of the Sexes» in tennis, beating top-ranked women's player Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match that represented light entertainment rather than another landmark moment for gender equality.
Rob Cross thrashes Damon Heta to set up Luke Littler showdown in last 16
Rob Cross thrashed Damon Heta 4-0 at the PDC World Championship to set up a last-16 clash with reigning champion Luke Littler.
Sailing-Master Lock Comanche wins line honours in Sydney to Hobart race
MELBOURNE, Dec 28 : Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the Sydney to Hobart race on Sunday after pulling clear of a three-way tussle with supermaxis LawConnect and HSK Scallywag 100.
Head backs Weatherald as Australia opening partner
MELBOURNE, Dec 28 : Australia batter Travis Head has endorsed Jake Weatherald as an opening partner following the South Australian's rough start as a test cricketer in the Ashes.
Curator 'shocked' by Melbourne pitch performance in Ashes
MELBOURNE, Dec 28 : The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) curator who prepared the widely criticised pitch for the fourth Ashes test said he was in a "state of shock" as wickets tumbled in the two-day match.
Root hails England's bravery in Melbourne Ashes win
MELBOURNE, Dec 27 : England batter Joe Root hailed his team's drought-breaking win in the Melbourne Ashes test on Saturday as a triumph of adaptation and nerve in a "fast-forward" match shaped by a treacherous pitch.
Ashes captains unimpressed with Melbourne's wicket ways
MELBOURNE, Dec 27 : No fewer than 36 wickets fell during two chaotic days in the fourth Ashes test, leaving the captains of both Australia and England unimpressed with the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.