<P> Another event dubbed a "Battle of the Sexes" took place during the 1998 Australian Open between Karsten Braasch and the Williams sisters . Venus and Serena Williams had claimed that they could beat any male player ranked outside the world's top 200, so Braasch, then ranked 203rd, challenged them both . Braasch was described by one journalist as "a man whose training regime centered around a pack of cigarettes and more than a couple bottles of ice cold lager". The matches took place on court number 12 in Melbourne Park, after Braasch had finished a round of golf and two shandies . He first took on Serena and after leading 5--0, beat her 6--1 . Venus then walked on court and again Braasch was victorious, this time winning 6--2 . Braasch said afterwards, "500 and above, no chance". He added that he had played like someone ranked 600th in order to keep the game "fun". Braasch said the big difference was that men can chase down shots much easier, and that men put spin on the ball that the women can't handle . The Williams sisters adjusted their claim to beating men outside the top 350 . </P> <P> In December 2003, Yannick Noah and Justine Henin played a friendly match at the Forest National in Brussels . Noah donned a dress for much of the match . He played predominantly trick shots and slices, but still ended up winning 4--6, 6--4, 7--6 . </P> <P> In October 2013, Novak Djokovic and Li Na played a light - hearted exhibition mini set in Beijing, China to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the China Open . Djokovic clowned to the amusement of the crowd, and at one point swapped places with a ballboy . Li was given a 30--0 advantage at the start of each service game, and she went on to win 3--2 . </P> <P> In 2013, Andy Murray responded to a Twitter user who asked whether he would consider challenging Serena Williams, saying, "I'd be up for it . Why not?" Williams also reacted positively to the suggestion, remarking "That would be fun . I doubt I'd win a point, but that would be fun ." </P>

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