Novak Djokovic implored longtime rival Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their storied rivalry.

Nadal vs Djokovic LIVE!Novak Djokovic spoilt the Rafael Nadal retirement party by beating the Spaniard in straight sets in ...

Novak Djokovic implored longtime rival Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday ...

Novak Djokovic spoilt the Rafael Nadal retirement party by beating the Spaniard in straight sets in their Six Kings Slam ...

Rafael Nadal played the penultimate tournament of his career at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. The 22-time Major champion ...

Novak Djokovic showed his class after beating Rafael Nadal in their final singles match at the Six Kings Slam.

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

A long and historic rivalry that spanned almost two decades reached its conclusion on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the Third Place Match at the ...

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

Though not officially counted, the third-place affair in the Riyadh exhibition carried historical significance.