Nadal vs Djokovic LIVE! Latest score and updates from Six Kings Slam before Sinner vs Alcaraz

Nadal vs Djokovic LIVE!

The first-ever Six Kings Slam tennis tournament is set to reach a blockbuster conclusion in Saudi Arabia tonight. The Riyadh exhibition is playing host to what promises to be a momentous and emotional final-ever meeting between two of the sport’s true all-time greats, with Rafael Nadal facing longtime rival Novak Djokovic for the last time before he ends his illustrious career after next month’s Davis Cup finals.

While it’s not the final of this event after both men were defeated in the semi-finals on Thursday, the third-place contest arguably eclipses the actual showpiece as two icons of the court play out the final chapter in their epic rivalry. Djokovic leads the all-time head to head with Nadal by 31 wins to 29, having beaten the Spaniard in straight sets in the second round of the Paris Olympic singles competition at Roland Garros back in July.

After Nadal vs Djokovic take to the court at 5pm BST, we then have the small matter of another high-profile showdown between reigning world No1 Jannik Sinner and No2-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, who square off from 7.30pm in the final for the chance to pocket a record prize of $6million (£4.6m). Follow the exciting conclusion to the Six Kings Slam with our dedicated LIVE blog below!

Six Kings Slam tennis latest news

• Six Kings Slam third-place match (5pm BST) and final (7.30pm)

• How to watch: DAZN or Sky Sports

• Nadal faces Djokovic for final time before retirement

• Sinner then meets Alcaraz in blockbuster Riyadh final

Sinner signs autographs

16:31 , Jamie Dickenson

Jannik Sinner signed autographs for some young fans as he arrived ahead of his Six Kings Slam final against Carlos Alcaraz.

Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in their semi-final on Thursday to set up a showdown with Alcaraz.

It’s been a breakthrough season for the 23-year-old Italian, who won both the Australian Open and the US Open this year.

Djokovic arrives

16:22 , Jamie Dickenson

Novak Djokovic has arrived at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of his Six Kings Slam third-place match against Rafael Nadal.

Last night Djokovic was in attendance at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh for the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal v Al Fayha.

Hopefully he’s not feeling tired!

Alcaraz labelled 'best ever'

16:15

Pat Cash has made a huge claim about the greatest player to ever play at Wimbledon.

The Australian - who won at SW19 in 1987 - placed Carlos Alcaraz ahead of the likes of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Cash told Sky Sports Tennis: “He hasn’t got a weakness. I almost think he is one of the best, in fact the best player I have ever seen on grass. Ever seen, and I am really talking about ever seen.

“Because he is a young guy, he has taken the best of Rafa, the best of Federer and he has been able to adapt that. He has just taken the best of everything and somehow at the age of 21 has put it all together. I have never seen anything like that.”

Nadal no dancer

15:58 , Jamie Dickenson

Rafael Nadal turned down Novak Djokovic’s invitation to dance with him during an event in Saudi Arabia last year.

Nadal can be seen smiling and shaking his head whilst holding his young baby after being urged on stage by Djokovic.

The crowd in Riyadh were treated to some dance moves from the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune though...

Djokovic rejects retirement talk

15:39 , Jamie Dickenson

Novak Djokovic has rejected suggestions he could be about to follow Rafael Nadal into retirement.

Djokovic won three out of the four Grand Slams in 2023 but failed to win one this year for the first time in seven years.

The 37-year-old said: "I still feel that I enjoy the process and it generates all these benefits for me, so why not do it?

"Some people think I should retire from tennis at the top. Some people think I should keep going as long as I still think I can be the favourite for a Grand Slam. I think more like them.

"I still have the drive. So I feel sorry for those who want me to retire, because they will have to see me for a while longer."

Nadal vs Djokovic head to head

15:28 , Jamie Dickenson

Widely considered one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the sport, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have met no fewer than 60 times, with their last meeting coming at Roland Garros in the second round of the singles competition during this summer’s Paris Olympics.

Djokovic wins: 31

Nadal wins: 29

Nadal and Djokovic friendship 'impossible', but 'never enemies'

15:25 , Jamie Dickenson

When asked how he was able to be friends with long-time rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal revealed it was because they share similar values.

"Of course with Roger it has been special but with Novak too, I have a good relationship," he said. "It's the way you approach the sport.

"I think that's possible because at the end, we understand that it's only a game. In life, we have many more important things outside of tennis.

"At the end of the day, if you have a good relationship with the colleagues, with the people who are next to you or with the people in general, without a doubt, in my experience, you will be happier. So at the end, tennis is only a game, relationships go beyond that."

Djokovic has said he has found it “impossible” to be friends with Nadal because of their rivalry, but insists they have “never been enemies”.

"Even with him [Nadal], friendship is impossible,” Djokovic said. “I have always respected and greatly admired him.

"We have never been friends. Between rivals, it is not possible, but we have never been enemies."

Sinner v Alcaraz

15:07 , Jamie Dickenson

Jannik Sinner takes on Carlos Alcaraz in the inaugural Six Kings Slam final in Saudi Arabia tonight.

The Italian world No1 overcame Novak Djokovic in Thursday night’s first semi-final, only days after he also beat the veteran in the Shanghai Masters showpiece in China.

World No2 Alcaraz, meanwhile, beat fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in straight sets a week after the latter announced his imminent retirement from the sport.

And tonight Sinner battles it out with Alcaraz with the winner taking home the biggest prize money in tennis history at $6m (£4.6m).

Nadal v Djokovic

15:02 , Jamie Dickenson

Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet for one final time this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The pair will contest a third-place match after Nadal lost to compatriot Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic went down to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Thursday.

Nadal - once of the most decorated and iconic players of all time with 22 Grand Slams to his name - has announced his imminent retirement from the sport and will officially hang up his racket after the Davis Cup finals on home soil in Malaga next month.

That means that tonight’s showdown with Djokovic - who has 24 Grand Slams - will be the pair’s last-ever competitive clash.

How to watch Nadal vs Djokovic AND Sinner v Alcaraz

14:47 , Jamie Dickenson

TV channel and live stream: Nadal vs Djokovic and Sinner vs Alcaraz will both be shown live on DAZN for free, with only an email subscription required.

Sky Sports Tennis will also show both matches this evening, while Sky Sports subscribers can also watch online via the Sky Go app.

Welcome!

14:40 , Jamie Dickenson

Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Six Kings third-place match and grand final.

Usually all eyes would be on the match that decides the winner and the player who pockets $6,000,000 in prize money, but before all that we have Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s final ever match.

Nadal - who will retire from the sport next month - and Djokovic are expected to start on court at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 5pm BST.

Once that mouthwatering match has finished we will have Jannik Sinner taking on Carlos Alcaraz to decide the first ever winer of the Six Kings Slam - with the action scheduled to get underway at toughly 7.30pm BST.

Stay with us for all the best build-up ahead of both matches!