Sabalenka and Kyrgios did battle in Dubai on Sunday with the Australian winning 6-3, 6-3 in a hard fought contest that had attracted cynicism in some quarters prior to the showdown.
The clash borrowed its name from the 1973 match between 29-year-old tennis pioneer Billie Jean King and 55-year-old former grand slam winner Bobby Riggs, which King won in straight sets.
After the match, Sabalenka talked up the contest as a "great match" that "brought more eyes on tennis".
Andreeva, speaking ahead of the Brisbane International, was full of praise for Sabalenka, with whom she has already forged a developing rivalry.
"I didn't watch it but I saw some highlights and I think she did great," Andreeva said of Sabalenka's display.
"It is never easy to play against a man and obviously Nick is also not just a normal man that hits the ball. He likes to do something on the court and is also a showman.
"She was pretty confident before the match. I saw all the interviews and she was saying, 'I am going to beat him'. I thought Nick would win because he is a man but she did great and it was very entertaining for people to watch.
"It was good for her to win six games."
In a twist of fate to the Dubai aftermath, both Kyrgios and Sabalenka will contest the Brisbane International.
The Australian has a wildcard entry, while Sabalenka is aiming to win her second Brisbane International in a row.
The Belarusian also has her sights set on a third Australian Open title.
The Brisbane tournament has proven to be the perfect lead-up to the year's first grand slam for the 27-year-old but this year she will have to contend with a hot line-up.
The 18-year-old Andreeva, who beat Sabalenka at Indian Wells in the 2025 final, is one of seven of the world's top 10 players contesting the event.
