Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 in latest instalment of 'Battle of the Sexes'
Sabalenka is current women's world number one and has four Grand Slam titles
Kyrgios reached Wimbledon final in 2022 but had previously played only five matches this year due to wrist injury
Rules adapted, including one serve per point and Sabalenka's side of court reduced by 9% to level playing field
*Sabalenka 3-6 2-1 Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios is shaking things up with a variety of shots, but Aryna Sabalenka is getting to each one.
The Belarusian jokingly complains that she isn't ready for Kyrgios' next underarm serve but she responds well and eventually gets the break.
Sabalenka 3-6 1-1 Kyrgios*
Aryna Sabalenka mimics Nick Kyrgios with her own bow, curtseying to the crowd before she takes her first serve.
The world number one comes out on top of a quick-fire battle at the net, slamming down a winner.
She goes for power on the next couple of points and comes away with a love hold.
*Sabalenka 3-6 0-1 Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios bows to the crowd as he gets the hold over the line, tipping over a sneaky drop shot.
Sabalenka 3-6 0-0 Kyrgios*
It's a fantastic get from Aryna Sabalenka, but Nick Kyrgios is ready to sweep the next shot right back and the Belarusian can't get this one.
But the women's world number one brings us to deuce with a superb round-the-post forehand winner that just pinches the line.
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Andrew Cotter
Commentator on BBC One
Kyrgios does have a little bit more in the locker despite his liquified appearance.
Russell Fuller
BBC tennis correspondent on BBC One
There was a period in the set when Sabalenka was looking stronger. But after two faults, Kyrgios took the game and the set disappeared quickly after.
Sabalenka 3-6 0-0 Kyrgios
And there's the first set done and dusted.
Aryna Sabalenka responds with a crushing forehand winner, but she falters at the net as she rushes to reach a Kyrgios drop shot.
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Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC One
You can see the frustration starting to kick in for Sabalenka with her body language.
*Sabalenka 3-5 Kyrgios
A few wild shots from Aryna Sabalenka gifts Nick Kyrgios three set points.
*Sabalenka 3-5 Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios brings out the underarm serve and it helps him on his way to a love hold.
Sabalenka 3-3 Kyrgios*
Former Brazilian footballers Ronaldo and Kaka have just been welcomed into the arena, with their arrival announced by the MC.
Ex-England striker Peter Crouch has just walked in too.
Andrew Cotter
Commentator on BBC One
Sabalenka was in control of that game, but only having a first serve cost her.
Sabalenka 3-4 Kyrgios*
A smart choice from Nick Kyrgios as he chooses to leave a long forehand by Aryna Sabalenka, earning himself another break point.
The Australian shakes his racquet in celebration as Sabalenka pushes the next one into the net.
Image source, Getty Images*Sabalenka 3-3 Kyrgios
Another serve into the net and Aryna Sabalenka shakes her head in frustration. Deuce.
*Sabalenka 3-3 Kyrgios
Aryna Sabalenka is going big with her first serve, but - with only one serve allowed - that isn't paying off at the moment.
The four-time Grand Slam winner gets herself back into her service game when she wrongfoots Nick Kyrgios with a crushing forehand, before a lucky net cord helps her to a 40-15 lead.
She holds her hands up in apology before planting her next serve into the net. 40-30.
*Sabalenka 3-3 Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios saves the first break point. Aryna Sabalenka misses the second.
She gets the job done at the third time of asking with a winner down the line.
Sabalenka 2-3 Kyrgios*
A huge backhand winner by Aryna Sabalenka gets her back up and running before she races to a 0-40 lead.
Three break points for the women's world number one.
Image source, Getty ImagesAnnabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC One
I'm not quite sure how much singles tennis Kyrgios has been playing. We are going to be getting more extended rallies.
I wasn't sure if it was going to be exhibition style. I think we are watching two players really playing it out, not messing around.
Sabalenka 2-3 Kyrgios*
It takes a bit of time to get used to this court and no change of ends, doesn't it?
Sabalenka 2-3 Kyrgios*
Nick Kyrgios fizzes down a forehand winner to finish off a lengthy rally before getting more break points as Aryna Sabalenka slams the ball into the net.
The women's world number one lets out a massive roar of frustration, but Kyrgios sends the next point wide.
But it's second-time lucky for the former Wimbledon finalist as he watches a Sabalenka forehand go long.