The duel between Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic in it Six King Slam It will be much more than a fight for third place; will be the final chapter of one of the most iconic rivalries in tennis history. By 61st and last timethe two giants of the sport will face each other, this time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabiain a match loaded with emotions and symbolism.
Both tennis players, who together have 46 Grand Slam titleshave dominated the world circuit for almost two decades. Although they couldn’t beat their respective rivals in the semifinals –Carlos Alcaraz defeated Nadal and Jannik Sinner beat Djokovic–, fate has brought them together once again for what promises to be an unforgettable confrontation.
Their last official confrontation was in the Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswhere Djokovic defeated Nadal forcefully and later took the long-awaited olympic gold.
He historical balance between the two is currently leaning in favor of Djokovicwith 31 victories compared to 29 for Nadaland this match will end a rivalry that has defined an era of tennis. Furthermore, after the Nadal’s retirement announcedthis match will serve as a symbolic farewell to a relationship of respect and competition that has led both to bring out the best in themselves on countless occasions.
What time is Nadal vs Djokovic of the Six King Slam?
He match for third and fourth place of the Six Kings Slam between Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic will be played Saturday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time). After this match, the final will be played between Sinner and Alcaraz, a match that represents the generational change in tennis between number 1 and 2 respectively.
Where to watch Nadal vs Djokovic of the Six King Slam?
The match between Nadal and Djokovic can be seen live through the platforms DAZN and Movistar+which will transmit the Six Kings Slam on your channel Movistar+ Sports. In addition, you can follow all the coverage on THE REASONwhich will offer you the last hour of the match and everything that happens after the historic confrontation.
Direct confrontations
To date, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have faced a total of 60 times in official matches, making their rivalry the most extensive in the history of professional tennis. The balance of these confrontations favors Novak Djokovicwho leads the series with 31 wins in front of the Nadal’s 29.
Surface duels
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On clay:
- Nadal: 20 wins
- Djokovic: 9 wins
- Nadal clearly dominates on this surface, which is his specialty.
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On hard court:
- Djokovic: 20 wins
- Nadal: 7 wins
- Djokovic has a big advantage over Nadal on fast courts.
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on grass:
- Djokovic: 2 wins
- Nadal: 2 wins
- They are tied on this surface.
Most notable matches
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Grand Slam Finals:
- They have faced each other in 9 endings of Grand Slam, with a favorable balance for Djokovic (5-4).
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Roland Garros:
- Nadal has largely dominated in Roland Garroswith 8 wins about Djokovic and alone 2 defeats.
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Wimbledon:
- Djokovic has won the two most recent meetings in Wimbledonin the semifinals of 2018 and 2011.
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Australian Open:
- Djokovic has been dominant in Australiawinning 2 of the 3 matches in the final.
Latest matches
The balance of the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry It is very close, with a slight advantage for Djokovic. Every confrontation between them has been a spectacle, and the next match in the Six Kings Slam will mark a symbolic final chapter in their historic rivalry.