Just after announcing his retirement from professional tennis, Rafael Nadal has already stepped back onto the court, this time for an exhibition event. The Spaniard, who recently bid farewell to his career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the Six Kings Slam tournament from October 16 to 19.
Nadal was warmly welcomed to the Arab facilities, where he will compete against some of tennis’ biggest names. Sharing the court with him are Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Jannik Sinner, and Holger Rune. This marks an exciting post-retirement appearance for Nadal, giving fans one more chance to see him alongside top-tier talent.
Rafael Nadal has arrived in Riyadh and is ready for the challenge at #SixKingsSlam 🎾🔥
Book your ticket now 🎟️https://t.co/vND8uMPBhw#BigTime#RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/hjKsSWL5zU
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) October 13, 2024
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked world no.153, Rafael played his last match on the 29th of July when he lost to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year Rafael has achieved a compiled 12-7 record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of the present year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked world no.153, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he was defeated by world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
At the moment, during this season Rafael owns a 12-7 win-loss record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant result of the present year was reaching the final in Bastad.
