‘Don’t leave tennis’, Djokovic tells Nadal after ‘amazing rivalry’

Novak Djokovic urged Rafael Nadal to delay his planned retirement after defeating him in straight sets at the “Six Kings Slam” exhibition in Saudi Arabia, expressing hope for future meetings and reminiscing about their intense rivalry. Despite Nadal’s announcement of retirement after the Davis Cup Finals, Djokovic praised his fighting spirit and emotional farewell, highlighting their historic battles. The exhibition event also saw Jannik Sinner defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s growing presence in the tennis world despite criticism from some tennis legends regarding human rights concerns.

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