RIYADH: Novak Djokovic requested long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to defer his planned retirement from the game as the duo faced each other in what was likely to be the final chapter of their "amazing

Rafa Nadal thanked Novak Djokovic for making him play beyond his limits as the two great rivals faced off for the final time on Saturday at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia before the Spaniard ends his spectacular career.

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

The Serbian beat the Spaniard in the last match of the biggest, most historic rivalry in tennis, which began in 2006.

Rafa Nadal will have one last chance to face old rival Novak Djokovic before the Spaniard calls time on his illustrious career with the pair set to meet at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.

Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their "amazing rivalry".After being presented with a golden tennis racket,

Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their “amazing rivalry.”

Rafael Nadal reflects on an "amazing rivalry" with Novak Djokovic after losing their final meeting as professionals.

Novak Djokovic claimed a final win over Rafael Nadal at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the Spanish tennis legend prepares to retire.

Novak Djokovic makes plea to Rafael Nadal after final match of ‘amazing rivalry’ - Djokovic won 6-2 7-6 (5) at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh, bringing an epic rivalry to a close before the g