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.

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,

Novak Djokovic implored longtime rival Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their storied rivalry."Don't leave tennis,

In a recent interview with DAZN Sport, the 22-time major champion was asked to push the conversation further and compare the rivalries between him, Federer and Djokovic to the new rivalries being made between young players in tennis—like the battles between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy.

Rafael Nadal, one of tennis's greatest icons, announced on Thursday that he will retire next month at age 38. The 22-time Grand Slam champion revealed the decision on social media. In the video, he states the upcoming Davis Cup finals in Malaga, Spain, will mark the end of his 23-year professional career.

The German legend Boris Becker, in an interview with Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, analyzed the changing of the guard from the dominant era of the Big 3 to the new era, led by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Becker said as - comparing Roger Federer to Carlitos and Novak Djokovic to Jannik, tennis needs to find the new Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal, one of the most iconic figures in tennis history, recently announced his retirement from the sport. As fans process the news, they are eager to know the reason and other details. While specifics about his retirement plans are unfolding,

Tennis star Rafael Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 French Open victories. Read about his career, Olympics record, wife, net worth, and more.

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.