Saudi date for Nadal, Djokovic

– World No 1 Rafael Nadal said on Sunday he has agreed to play an exhibition match against fellow Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic in Saudi Arabia in December.

The match between the two stars will take place at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City on December 22.

“Thanks for the invitation and looking forward to playing and visiting for the first time,” Nadal said on Twitter.

Nadal, the reigning French Open champion, has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name. –

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