Rafael Nadal shakes his head at Novak Djokovic as tennis icons party at Six Kings Slam
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Attending the Six Kings Slam party on Friday evening, Djokovic was filmed in the middle of a crowded dance floor gesturing for Nadal to join him. A smiling Nadal, with his son in his arms, shook his head desperately in an attempt to remain on the sidelines.
But the Spaniard eventually caved in, handing over his child and reluctantly joining Djokovic, who put his arm around his long-standing rival before joining in with the traditional Arabic dance.
Nadal and the Serb will put their niceties to one side later today (Saturday) as they prepare for an on-court battle with serious money on the line.
During the Six Kings Slam event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in October 2024, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic shared a lighthearted moment on the dance floor after their match. Djokovic was seen encouraging Nadal to join him in a traditional Arabic dance at a party following the tournament. Initially, Nadal, who had his son in his arms, seemed hesitant and shook his head, trying to stay out of the dance. However, he eventually gave in, handed over his child, and joined Djokovic in the dance. The two tennis legends, known for their fierce on-court rivalry, shared a friendly and entertaining moment, much to the delight of the crowd.
This event, part of the Six Kings Slam exhibition, marked one of the last occasions where Nadal and Djokovic faced off on the tennis court, as Nadal approaches his retirement at the Davis Cup Finals later in the year. Their rivalry, spanning nearly two decades, has been one of the most celebrated in tennis history. Though both players are highly competitive, this incident at the party highlighted their mutual respect and camaraderie, transcending their intense battles on the court:
"Relive the fun and heartwarming moment when tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic took their long-standing rivalry off the court and onto the dance floor at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh! After an intense day of matches, Djokovic playfully challenged Nadal to join him in a traditional Arabic dance at the after-party. At first, Nadal, holding his son, tried to resist, but eventually, he joined in, much to the delight of the crowd. Watch as the two legends share this lighthearted and memorable moment, showcasing their mutual respect and friendship, a rare glimpse beyond the competition. Don’t miss out on this fun side of two of the greatest players in tennis history!"
