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

Rafael Nadal played the penultimate tournament of his career at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. The 22-time Major champion suffered losses to Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, which was less important. Nadal leaves Saudi Arabia with great memories and a special present, receiving a golden racquet from the organizers as a retirement gift.

The last time Nadal faced 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic was in the second round of the Paris Olympics, where he lost 6-1 6-4. Nadal, who also teamed up with Alcaraz in the men's doubles at the Games, could do so again at the Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga from Nov. 19-24.

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with Djokovic leading 31-29, but there will be no more after Nadal announced last week he will retire following the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month.

Novak Djokovic claimed a final win over Rafael Nadal as the two brought an end to one of sport's great rivalries at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh on Saturday night. The two tennis legends contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers,

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

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.