Kyrgios vs Sabalenka: battle of the sexes

Nick Kyrgios talks about his upcoming clash with women's No 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Video via AAP

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00:00Nick, big news, you're playing Arena Sabalenka in a battle of the sexes.

00:04Feeling any heat?

00:06Of course.

00:07You know, I've been around some male players the last couple of months

00:10and they all say that, you know, I'm representing them

00:12and, you know, I've got to do a good job and go out there and show the world.

00:15So, look, I'm feeling the pressure, but I'm ready and she knows I'm ready too.

00:19Yeah, obviously, body's feeling really good.

00:22Last month, having massive improvements and obviously,

00:25I've got a pretty scheduled packed December,

00:27you know, playing some of the young Americans,

00:29and some of the best players in the world.

00:30So, it's going to be a good test for my body.

00:32But by feeling good, I'm able to start stringing some sessions together

00:35for an hour and a half, two hours with no knee swelling.

00:38So, yeah, really excited to get back out there in front of all the fans as well

00:40and then start getting back out there.