Sobolenko Vows To Defeat Scandalized Australian Kyrios

• 11.09.2025, 21:04

A Belarusian woman is epathetically fueling interest in the Battle of the Sexes.

Belarusian tennis player Arina Sobolenko has declared her intention to defeat Australian Nick Kyrios in the upcoming exhibition match.

In the Jay Shetty podcast, our compatriot jokingly promised to defeat her opponent.

In addition, the best tennis player in the world admitted that she feels pressure before the unusual match.

"I'm interested in playing against a man. I'm ready to kick his... ass. He's putting a lot of pressure on me right now, so I hope Nick just takes it off," Sobolenko said.

The world number one also directly addressed Kyrios with similar expressions.

"Nick, you better be ready. I'm going to kick your ass, man," Arina added.

Sobolenko said the ATP may treat this match with caution. Arina also ironically noted that she could play with someone stronger.

"Okay, let it be Cinner or Alcaraz, but not Nick," finished her thought.

The meeting between our compatriot and the Australian is expected to take place in Hong Kong near the end of 2025.

The format of the match will be unusual. Sobolenko will play on the shortened half of the court, which should equalize forces with Kyrios.