Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic – Follow the third-place play-off match at the Six Kings Slam LIVE

We wondered what tennis could look like in Saudi Arabia. Apparently these are impressive light shows and LED courtyard theaters.

Holograms of the greatest tennis players are projected across the net, and here they are! Djokovic and Nadal will be on the singles court together for the last time.

Athletic greatness recognizes the athletic greatness of others.

There is no doubt that Djokovic has to be the favorite here, but wouldn’t it be great to see the experienced Rafa about to end an incredible tennis career?

This will be the 61st meeting between Djokovic and Nadal – and an emotional one as the great rivalry between the pair comes to an end in Saudi Arabia.

From the pair’s nearly six-hour clash in the 2012 Australian Open final to Nadal’s dominant final win at Roland-Garros in 2020 to their meeting on clay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, there have been some unforgettable encounters between the two sporting legends over the years.

One last dance tonight in Riyadh. Find out all the details about their H2H balance below!

At the ripe old age of 37, there is no end to Djokovic’s desire for another Grand Slam title to become the player with the most major singles tennis titles.

He is currently tied with Hall of Famer Margaret Court in 24 Grand Slam tournaments – and unlike his opponent today in Riyadh, he has no retirement in sight.

Hello and welcome to tonight’s coverage of the third place match between two tennis greats: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Riyadh.

The countdown to Nadal’s Davis Cup farewell is ticking away, and Riyadh offers one of the few remaining opportunities to see the King of Clay in action.

Who will prevail in Saudi Arabia? Stay tuned for all updates.

The Six Kings Slam is a lucrative six-player tennis exhibition event taking place October 16-19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

It is a single-elimination tournament in which two of the six players receive byes in the first round.

There will be two games on the first two days, followed by a rest day and the game for third place and the final on Saturday, October 19th.

The six players competing at the Six Kings Slam are Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil MedvedevAnd Holger Rune.

That’s four of the top five in the ATP rankings, including current world No. 1 Sinner.

The Six Kings Slam will be the first time Nadal has played since the Paris Olympics after withdrawing from the US Open and Laver Cup.

Djokovic and Nadal have both received a first-round bye, meaning they will play their opening matches on October 17.

• October 16: Medvedev against Sinner, Rune against Alcaraz
• October 17th: Djokovic against Medvedev or Sinner, Nadal against Rune or Alcaraz
• October 19th: Match for third place: Djokovic vs. Nadal; Final – Sinner vs Alcaraz