Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial "Battle of the Sexes" match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community.

Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the fourth instalment of the controversial ‘ Battle of the Sexes ’ exhibition.

The world No1 from Belarus walked out to Survivor’s ‘Eye of the Tiger’ in scenes reminiscent of a boxing fight.