Djokovic and Nadal had faced each other 60 times on the ATP Tour before the Oct 19 exhibition match. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal did singles battle for the final time at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Rafael Nadal has hinted he may have to cancel his scheduled last professional tennis match due to ‘physical’ issues after he played at the Six Kings Slam. Nadal, 38, recently featured at a star-studded six-player exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in his penultimate tournament before he officially enters retirement.

Novak Djokovic claimed a final win over Rafael Nadal at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the Spanish tennis legend prepares to retire.

Rafael Nadal thanked Novak Djokovic “for everything” in a heartfelt message after the pair played for the last time at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh. The legendary Spaniard reflected on his “amazing rivalry” with Djokovic and paid tribute to the great Serb for pushing him to exceed his limits.

Novak Djokovic got the better of Rafael Nadal in their final ever singles match in the Six Kings Slam on Saturday evening, with the Spaniard set to retire in December.

Novak Djokovic makes plea to Rafael Nadal after final match of ‘amazing rivalry’ - Djokovic won 6-2 7-6 (5) at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, bringing an epic rivalry to a close before the g

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the Third Place Match at the Six Kings Slam: 6-2, 7-6. Djokovic looked sharp in the first set, while Nadal was struggling to land some of his most powerful shots.