Our thanks to Nigel for this link to a video (highlights, 15:00) of an exhibition match in 2023. From the video description:

“Ever wondered how an ATP vs WTA player match would play out? This year by pure coincidence we had one of the closest things to that match happening. The world 1145th male player against the 57th female player in an Exhibition Match. The result might surprise you!”

The video has had 2.2+ million views. The leading comment, with 7,200+ upvotes:

“57th losing to 1145th, so McEnroe’s take that Serena Williams would be ranked 700th among male players is about spot on.”

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