Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal 6:2, 7:6 (7:5) in the match for the third place of the exhibition tennis tournament with a huge prize fund “Six Kings of the Slam” in Saudi Arabia.
After the match, the Spaniard, who ends his Davis Cup career next month, was presented with a golden racket by the organizers.
“I want to thank everyone, it was an amazing day. Djokovic and I had a great rivalry. He helped me push my limits for almost 15 years. Without him, I wouldn’t be the player I have become. I congratulate him and his team on all the titles . I wish you all the luck for the future,” Nadal said after the match, addressing Djokovic.
“Don’t leave tennis. Stay a little longer. Stay with us. I still hope that we will have the opportunity to sit together on the beach for a glass and reflect on life and talk about everything,” paid tribute to the record holder of titles from ” The Grand Slam” Novak to the Spanish legend.