"Have fun, do whatever you want": Sabalenka's coach's instruction before the Battle of the Sexes against Kyrgios
Jason Stacy, coach of the world number one, showed a certain detachment when discussing his player's duel against Nick Kyrgios.
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On December 28th, the 'Battle of the Sexes' between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka will take place.
A highly publicized event that will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, where the show is sure to be on display.
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"They will tease each other, it will be fun"
A few weeks before the event, Jason Stacy, Sabalenka's coach, spoke about this exhibition on the podcast The Line:
"I think Nick is a very good player. It's quite obvious that he hasn't played in a while... but there you go. I haven't been involved in all these arrangements.
I think it's something nice. They will tease each other, exchange a few jabs, it will be fun. To be honest, I won't even be there. I will be with my family for Christmas and New Year. I told Aryna: have fun, do whatever you want."
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