India, Dec. 29 -- Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios have finally broken their silence on their 'Battle of Sexes' match, which got widespread criticism. The duo defended the contest, saying their are having difficulty in understanding how an exhibition match which had its aim of making the sport reach new and new destinations, is garnering so much negativity from so many corners, including the tennis fraternity. It is worth mentioning that Kyrgios defeated World No.3 Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 at a sold-out Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday.

The organisers of the 'Battle of Sexes' had implemented many rule changes to level the playing field for the contest between Sabalenka and Kyrgios.

Ever since the game was announced between the two, there was critici...