Fans were saddened to hear Rafa Nadal announced his plans to retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2024 season, bringing the career of the great Spaniard to a close, but they can still catch him in action at the Six Kings Slam.
Nadal will look to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a stunning match-up that will prove either the old lion is still king, or the baton truly has been passed on to the next generation of talent, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals of the inaugural tournament in Saudi Arabia.
And he has a great incentive to do so alongside this being his tennis swan-song as the 22-time Grand Slam winner, known for his dominance of the French Open, could earn a mega six million dollars for winning the tournament.
If he beats Alcaraz, he could face Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic so here are all the details you need to follow the contest live.
When do Alcaraz and Rune play the quarterfinals of the Six Kings Slam?
The quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune will take place on Wednesday, October 16 and will be one of the first matches of the new Saudi tournament.
What time does Alcaraz – Rune start?
The long-awaited match between Alcaraz and Rune will begin no earlier than 14:00 ET/11:00 PT.
It will take place once the match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev concludes, which starts at 12:30 ET/09:30 PT.
Where can you watch Alcaraz and Rune’s Six Kings Slam match on TV and online?
The quarterfinal match between Alcaraz and Rune can be seen exclusively via the DAZN streaming platform for free.
In addition, the clash can be followed online through MARCA.com with live coverage, updates and reaction from the stars of the match