Serbian Legend and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic give one last heartfelt and emotional speech for Rafael Nadal in his 3rd place match in the Six Kings Slam. The Serbian legend still has a way with words and requests Nadal to not leave the game. A great goodbye to one of his biggest rivals in the game.
There were some great legends who were playing in the ongoing Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh and the match everyone was waiting for was between long-time rivals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Though it was Djokovic who got the victory in the 3rd place match, it was Nadal who won the hearts at the end and it was great to see these two long-standing rivals compete against each other for one last time.
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Djokovic's last speech for the King Of Clay
This match did not only mean a lot to Nadal but Novak Djokovic as well who knew this was the last time he was going to share the court with one of his biggest rivals in the game. Djokovic known for his iconic speeches gave another emotional and heartfelt speech remembering the great matches he has had with Nadal throughout his career.
The most iconic line from Djokovic in the speech was when he requested Nadal to not quit the game saying, "Don't leave tennis man, stay a little bit more". Djokovic knew this was the last match he was going to have with the Spaniard and we could see the emotions coming out as well.
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This shows the level of respect Djokovic has for one of his biggest rivals in the sport who has played over 60 matches against him. It is going to be tough to see a game without these two competing against each other and this speech was enough to bring out the tears of any tennis fan.
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