Rafael Nadal, in his first match since announcing he would be retiring after the Davis Cup next month, lost 6-3, 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam on Thursday.

Nadal is playing his penultimate tournament before retirement, falling to his young compatriot and setting the third-place clash with his greatest rival, Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz faced no break points and kept the pressure on the other side.

Nadal vs Alcaraz LIVE! Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will go head to head one last time in Saudi Arabia tonight. The Spain duo are set to square off in the second semi-final of