Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka defends the 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Nick Kyrgios after opening her season with a crushing win in Brisbane.

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was "sad" about negative reaction to her Battle of the Sexes exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios and that it "brought so many eyes" to tennis.

ROME — Nearly 50 American tennis players will descend on Rome this week for the Italian Open, the signature tournament for a country whose recent success in developing talent has become an inspiration ...

Critics questioned the motive behind the match between her and Nick Kyrgios, beyond broadcast ratings and money generated. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.