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Anticipation is running high within the tennis community as the eagerly awaited Riyadh Tennis Cup is set to commence in the first week of January in Saudi Arabia. Before the official kickoff, fans can look forward to thrilling exhibition matches featuring some of the most prominent names in the tennis world.

One of which will feature the high-profile matchups between the two fierce competitors on the men’s tour, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. So let’s check out here: when and where to watch, live streaming, and TV details for the Riyadh Tennis Season Cup match between the top two ranked players.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will compete on the global stage at the Riyadh Tennis Cup

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The Serbian and the Spaniard traded positions as world No. 1 and No. 2 throughout the season, establishing a compelling rivalry. Alcaraz claimed the top spot in the rankings for the first time, maintaining it for a cumulative 36 weeks. Djokovic, on the other hand, is set to retain the No. 1 position until at least the conclusion of the upcoming Australian Open, securing a minimum of 38 weeks since Alcaraz achieved the milestone.

The top two ranked players, who have already squared off against each other five times, will now play at the Riyadh Tennis Cup. Djokovic holds a 3-2 lead in their head-to-head record, facing off four times this year. Alcaraz’s sole victory in 2023 came in the memorable Wimbledon final (1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4), while ‘Nole secured wins in the French Open semifinals (6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1) and ATP Finals (6-3, 6-2), in addition to the Cincinnati Open grand final (5-7, 7-6, 7-6).

It will serve as a crucial preparation for both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz ahead of their respective campaigns in the new season. The Serbian player, who concluded the season at the top spot of the rankings, clinched seven titles, including three major tournaments and the Nitto ATP Finals. Djokovic’s remarkable triumphs at both the Grand Slam and Masters 1000 events further solidified his position as a tennis ‘G.O.A.T.’.

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As part of the Riyadh Season festival, the exciting match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz has been organized by the country’s General Entertainment Authority.

When is the Riyadh tennis exhibition event taking place?

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Djokovic and Alcaraz will lock horns in the exhibition match, which is scheduled for December 27, 2023, and will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

How can you watch the exhibition clash between Djokovic and Alcaraz live?

As there will be some high-octane action at the Riyadh Tennis Cup, fans can now watch the match live on DAZN, which is the production and streaming partner for the Tennis Cup.

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Who do you think will come out on top between Djokovic and Alcaraz as they play at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh? Let us know in the comments section.

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