Novak Djokovic has made a heartfelt plea to his long-time rival, Rafael Nadal, asking him to reconsider his planned retirement after defeating the Spanish legend in a highly anticipated exhibition match at the "Six Kings Slam" in Saudi Arabia.

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.

Novak Djokovic earned the third place at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. The 24-time Major winner faced his greatest rival Rafael Nadal and scored a 6-2, 7-6 victory, leaving Saudi Arabia with a win. Rafa and Novak faced for the last time before the Spaniard ends his career at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga,

Elsewhere, after the disappointment of Katie Boulter 's exit at the Ningbo Open, British fans are relishing the return of Emma Raducanu. The 2021 US Open champion has confirmed she will make her latest comeback from injury in Hong Kong this month.

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for the championship in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event after Novak Djokovic topped Rafael Nadal for third place in what might have been the final match in one of

While Nadal was beaten 6-3 6-3 by Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam, Djokovic posed a stiffer test for Sinner and took their match to three sets. Even while limiting his schedule, Djokovic has played significantly more recent tennis than Nadal, who will retire after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month.

Nadal vs Djokovic LIVE! Novak Djokovic spoilt the Rafael Nadal retirement party by beating the Spaniard in straight sets in their Six Kings Slam third-place match. The Riyadh exhibition played host to potentially Nadal’s last ever singles match and his final ever game against longtime rival Djokovic,

It is 1-1 in the tie-breaker and Djokovic serves, Nadal's return goes out. 2-1 for the SErbian. Nadal serves now. It is 2-2 now. What a rally and Nadal ends up getting the point with a backhand, 3-2 for Nadal.