The enduring rivalry between Djokovic and Nadal recorded its closing chapter on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, claimed a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory in opposition to the 22-time Main titlist Rafael Nadal within the third-place play-off on the Six Kings Slam, an exhibition occasion in Riyadh.
The Spaniard is ready to retire at subsequent month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.
The 2 legends had confronted one another a complete of 60 occasions earlier than this exhibition match in Saudi Arabia, and the stands had been crammed to witness this closing showdown.
Nole and Rafa have embodied one of many biggest rivalries within the historical past of sport, over the previous 16 years. Djokovic leads their head-to-head document 31-29.
With the triumph at this time, Novak received the third place.
Later tonight, world no.1 Jannik Sinner takes on world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz within the closing.
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