WATCH: Rafael Nadal saying 'no' to dance with Novak Djokovic in Riyadh

Tennis fans will see the last meeting between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal when they compete for third place in the Six Kings Slam on Saturday, October 19, at The Venue. It will be their sixty-first meeting. Fans believed the Paris Olympics' second round would likely be their final meeting, but the Six Kings Slam has given them another chance to see the rivals' clash.

The footage of Novak Djokovic asking Nadal to dance with him before the match has made the rounds on social media. Djokovic was seen in the video urging Rafael Nadal to dance, but the Spaniard repeatedly refused while carrying baby Rafa in his arms. At last, he consented as he and Djokovic stepped onto the floor. 

Watch here the video:

Novak Djokovic asking Rafa Nadal to dance with him in Riyadh.

Rafa shakes his head ‘no’ while holding Baby Rafa 😂

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This game is a goodbye to one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, and it's not just about finishing third. Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have engaged in thrilling matches for more than 15 years, raising the bar for sporting greatness. In their 60 lifetime encounters, Djokovic has led 31-29, but their matches have always been about more than the score.

Rafael Nadal lost to Carlos Alcaraz

For Rafael Nadal, who has declared that he will retire following the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month, this matchup is very significant. Over the past year, the 22-time Grand Slam winner has battled ailments, and 2024 will be his final season on the circuit. Following his 6-3, 6-3 loss against Carlos Alcaraz in the Six Kings Slam semifinal, Rafael Nadal thought about how fortunate he was to have such a long and successful career.

This competition represents the end of an era beyond the actual match. For almost 10 years, Djokovic's accuracy and Rafael Nadal's perseverance have influenced tennis. This exhibition contest honors two fighters who helped each other become the best; it's more than simply a goodbye. But every time someone asks Novak Djokovic he keeps saying that he is not at all considering the decision to retire.