Nick Kyrgios bested top-ranked women's player Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win a lighthearted "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match in Dubai.

Nick Kyrgios has safely come through his showdown with women’s world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in their much-hyped “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match that had divided opinion in the tennis world.

There was laughing and joking between the players, some under-arm serves, over-the-top grunting on shots, and even some dancing from Sabalenka during a timeout to entertain the crowd at the 17,000-sea...