Brisbane, Australia, Jan 6, 2026 (AFP) - Sabalenka says 'Battle of the Sexes' pays off after ruthless win

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Aryna Sabalenka said her much-maligned exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios had paid dividends as she demolished Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to launch her Australian Open preparations. The world number one took just 48 minutes to dispose of the Spaniard 6-0, 6-1 in the second round of the season-opening Brisbane International. The ease of the win against the world number 50 will send a warning to the Belarusian's rivals ahead of the Australian Ope......

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