Novak Djokovic against Rafael Nadal, for the last time! The Spaniard is retiring after the Davis Cup, so the clash between the two in Saudi Arabia will probably be even more watched than the final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The greatest rivalry in tennis history…
Their match will not be officially recorded, as it is an exhibition tournament, but it is certainly another clash between two great champions. It will be their 61st match, with Novak leading 31-29 in their previous encounters. To reiterate, regardless of the outcome, it will not be officially recorded. The match is scheduled for Saturday.
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Their previous duel was at the Paris Olympics, where Djokovic won fairly routinely – 6:1, 6:4. Now they will face each other in the match for third place at the “Six Kings” tournament. All participants received $1.5 million for participating, while the winner will receive $6 million.
Novak lost in the semifinals to Jannik Sinner (2:6, 7:6, 4:6), while Nadal was defeated by his compatriot Alcaraz (6:3, 6:3). What is a bit concerning is the injury of the Serbian player who sought medical attention during the match.
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Source: Mondo
Photo: AFP