Djokovic and Nadal had faced each other 60 times on the ATP Tour before the Oct 19 exhibition match. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are admired not only for their intense rivalry but also for the cordial bond they share. Despite never giving up on the court and giving their all till the end, the two share a mutual respect for each other. However, their relationship has seen its ups and downs over their two-decade-long careers.

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.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Jannik Sinner beat fellow young star Carlos Alcaraz, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3, for the championship at the Six Kings Slam exhibition Saturday, with their final following a third-place pairing of tennis legends as Novak Djokovic topped Rafael Nadal, 6-2, 7-6 (5).

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.

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

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".

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