In a recent interview with DAZN Sport, the 22-time major champion was asked to push the conversation further and compare the rivalries between him, Federer and Djokovic to the new rivalries being made between young players in tennis—like the battles between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz do battle today for what will surely be the final time. Nadal recently announced that he will retire from tennis at the end of the season, with his final appearance coming when he represents Spain in the Davis Cup finals next month in Malaga.

Rafael Nadal starts his pre-retirement farewell tour against Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday at the Six Kings Slam, and Novak Djokovic faces Jannik Sinner at the exhibition event that awards money but no A

When is Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz? Start time and how to watch Six Kings Slam tennis on TV - Spanish pair will face each other for the final time before Nadal’s retirement

Carlos Alcaraz hopes to enjoy his match with Rafael Nadal at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh on Thursday, live on Sky from 5.15pm; watch all the ATP & WTA action on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ which is integrated into Sky TV,

Carlos Alcaraz sets up Saudi showdown with Rafael Nadal - Nadal will retire from tennis after next month’s Davis Cup Finals.