HERE WE GO :Rafael Nadal arrives in Riyadh for Six Kings Slam ft. Novak Djokovic and others days after retirement news

Rafael Nadal recently arrived in Riyadh to compete in the Six Kings Slam, a lead-up event before his retirement next month. The 38-year-old has already received a bye into the semifinals, and the tournament also features some other prominent names, including Novak Djokovic.

Nadal recently announced that he will play his final match in Malaga, Spain, during the knockout stages of the Davis Cup. The Spaniard is part of Spain’s squad, which will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals this November.

“But I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country. I think I’ve come full circle, since one of my first great joys as a professional tennis player was the Davis Cup final in Seville in 2004,” he said.

Nadal’s first challenge ahead of the Davis Cup is the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. The tournament starts on October 16 and includes top players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Holger Rune, and Jannik Sinner. Djokovic also received a bye into the semifinals.

While the winner between Medvedev and Sinner will face Djokovic in the semifinals, the winner of Alcaraz vs. Rune will secure a date with Nadal. The 22-time Major champion was warmly welcomed with a beautiful flower bouquet, after which he signed autographs for a few fans. Watch the video shared on X below: