Rafael Nadal admitted his fitness level was well off the tour’s top players after falling Thursday in straight sets to fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who described the exhibition match as “a little bit sad”.

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.

Jannik Sinner's victory over Novak Djokovic means he will face Carlos Alcaraz for the fourth time this year in Saturday's 6 Kings Slam final. Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, is set for one last dance with Dj