Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka clashed in an exhibition on Saturday because the world No. 1 overcame the Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion 6-3 4-6 10-4 on the Atlanta Cup.
After the ATP eliminated the Atlanta Open from its calendar beginning this yr, the organizers of the previous event wished to nonetheless have high quality tennis within the metropolis. So that they determined to attempt to launch an exhibition event and managed to lure 4 large names – Sabalenka, Osaka, Nick Kyrgios and Ben Shelton.
The primary on the court docket have been Sabalenka and Osaka – two Grand Slam champions – they usually didn't disappoint.
Naomi proper out of the gate with fairly the dropper 📐😲 pic.twitter.com/Cl9CoyCgtG
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 7, 2025
Sabalenka's tweener paid off 🤌😂 pic.twitter.com/HcNTqmJDsj
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 7, 2025
After the Belarusian four-time Grand Slam champion and the Japanese former world No. 1 concluded their match, dwelling participant Shelton and 2022 Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios took to the court docket. The American tennis star claimed a 7-6 6-3 win over the Australian.
What the Atlanta Cup organizers stated about Sabalenka, Osaka, Kyrgios and Shelton?
“I need this to be an evening for Atlantans in numerous tennis leagues to have fun all collectively. I additionally respect the professionals that work on this group and make a dwelling. I’m amazed by the extent of teaching we’ve right here… So many individuals have reached out throughout tennis, not simply in Atlanta however across the nation, with assist and asking how one can assist,” Atlanta Cup event director Jason Dolan stated on Tennis Channel earlier than the beginning of the exhibition.
Dolan additionally publicly praised Sabalenka, Osaka, Kyrgios and Shelton for accepting to return to the exhibition.
“The brokers have been amazingly straightforward to work with. I wished the precise star energy," Dolan stated.
