In the game for third place at the “<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/02/a-new-exhibition-tournament-in-saudi-arabia-with-novak-djokovic-and-rafael-nadal/" title="A new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal”>Six Kings Slam” in Saudi Arabia, the Spaniard lost 2:6, 6:7 (5:7). The final of the show event was won by world number one Jannik Sinner later in the evening. The Italian defeated Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) 6:7 (5:7), 6:3, 6:3 and secured a rumored prize of six million dollars.
“Thank you for all the moments we shared on the court, it was a great rivalry,” said Nadal to Djokovic: “You pushed me beyond my limits. Without you I wouldn’t have become the player I am.”
