• Winner of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2019 Rafael Nadal, right, with runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Winner of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2019 Rafael Nadal, right, with runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Rafael Nadal celebrates with the MWTC trophy following his 6-7, 7-5, 7-6 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Abu Dhabi final.
    Rafael Nadal celebrates with the MWTC trophy following his 6-7, 7-5, 7-6 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Abu Dhabi final.
  • Rafael Nadal shakes hands with Stefanos Tsitsipas following his 6-7, 7-5, 7-6 victory at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City.
    Rafael Nadal shakes hands with Stefanos Tsitsipas following his 6-7, 7-5, 7-6 victory at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City.
  • Rafael Nadal celebrates.
    Rafael Nadal celebrates.
  • Rafael Nadal waits for the trophy presentation.
    Rafael Nadal waits for the trophy presentation.
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final against Stefanos Tsitsipas. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final against Stefanos Tsitsipas. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas towels himself off during the final.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas towels himself off during the final.
  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Jon Turner: Fans with giant rackets during the final between Rafael Nadal v Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Saturday, December 21st, 2019. Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Jon Turner: Fans with giant rackets during the final between Rafael Nadal v Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Saturday, December 21st, 2019. Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
  • A Stefanos Tsitsipas fan clutches the Greek flag during the final against Rafael Nadal.
    A Stefanos Tsitsipas fan clutches the Greek flag during the final against Rafael Nadal.
  • Rafael Nadal in action.
    Rafael Nadal in action.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas returns a shot to Rafael Nadal.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas returns a shot to Rafael Nadal.
  • Rafael Nadal walks back to the base line.
    Rafael Nadal walks back to the base line.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas in action.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas in action.
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas stretches at the net to return a shot.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas stretches at the net to return a shot.
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
  • Fans celebrate during the MWTC final at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
    Fans celebrate during the MWTC final at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas serves during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final against Rafael Nadal. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Stefanos Tsitsipas serves during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final against Rafael Nadal. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Rafael Nadal serves to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
    Rafael Nadal serves to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas towels himself down in between points.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas towels himself down in between points.
  • Rafael Nadal in action.
    Rafael Nadal in action.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas returns a shot to Rafael Nadal.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas returns a shot to Rafael Nadal.
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot during the final.
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot during the final.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas serves during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final against Rafael Nadal. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Stefanos Tsitsipas serves during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final against Rafael Nadal. All photos Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  • Fans watch the final between Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
    Fans watch the final between Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas returns a shot to Rafael Nadal.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas returns a shot to Rafael Nadal.
  • Rafael Nadal plays a shot to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
    Rafael Nadal plays a shot to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas plays a shot.
    Stefanos Tsitsipas plays a shot.
  • Novak Djokovic in between points during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship third-place play-off against Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Djokovic won the match 7-5, 6-3. All photos by Chris Whiteoak
    Novak Djokovic in between points during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship third-place play-off against Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Djokovic won the match 7-5, 6-3. All photos by Chris Whiteoak
  • Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the third place play-off.
    Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the third place play-off.
  • Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the third place play-off.
    Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the third place play-off.
  • Novak Djokovic prepares to return a serve.
    Novak Djokovic prepares to return a serve.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot to Karen Khachanov.
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot to Karen Khachanov.
  • Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov embrace at the end of the match.
    Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov embrace at the end of the match.
  • Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
    Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
  • Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
    Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
  • Novak Djokovic in between games during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship third-place play-off against Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Djokovic won the match 7-5, 6-3. All photos by Chris Whiteoak
    Novak Djokovic in between games during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship third-place play-off against Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Djokovic won the match 7-5, 6-3. All photos by Chris Whiteoak
  • Karen Khachanov plays a shot during the third place play-off against Novak Djokovic.
    Karen Khachanov plays a shot during the third place play-off against Novak Djokovic.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
  • The sun sets during the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
    The sun sets during the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
  • General view of the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
    General view of the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot to Karen Khachanov during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship third-place play-off at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. All photos by Chris Whiteoak
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot to Karen Khachanov during the Mubadala World Tennis Championship third-place play-off at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. All photos by Chris Whiteoak
  • Karen Khachanov serves to Novak Djokovic.
    Karen Khachanov serves to Novak Djokovic.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot to Karen Khachanov.
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot to Karen Khachanov.
  • A young girl sits on a tennis hammock at The National newspaper's booth at Zayed Sports City.
    A young girl sits on a tennis hammock at The National newspaper's booth at Zayed Sports City.
  • Karen Khachanov plays a shot.
    Karen Khachanov plays a shot.
  • Tennis fans arrive at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed SPorts City in Abu Dhabi.
    Tennis fans arrive at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed SPorts City in Abu Dhabi.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
  • Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
    Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
  • Karen Khachanov during the third place play-off against Novak Djokovic.
    Karen Khachanov during the third place play-off against Novak Djokovic.
  • Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
    Novak Djokovic plays a shot.
  • Tennis fans arrive at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed SPorts City in Abu Dhabi.
    Tennis fans arrive at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed SPorts City in Abu Dhabi.
  • A female tennis fan tosses a ball up on the lawn before the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
    A female tennis fan tosses a ball up on the lawn before the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.
  • A young girl sits on a tennis hammock at The National newspaper's booth at Zayed Sports City.
    A young girl sits on a tennis hammock at The National newspaper's booth at Zayed Sports City.
  • Tennis fans arrive at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed SPorts City in Abu Dhabi.
    Tennis fans arrive at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed SPorts City in Abu Dhabi.
  • Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
    Fans watch the third place play-off between Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.

Tennis

Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2019 - Day 3 as it happened

All the action from the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi

Jon Turner and Steve Luckings

December 21, 2019

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It's the third and final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship with world No 1 Rafael Nadal taking on world No 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas to be crowned champion of Abu Dhabi.

Novak Djokovic is also in action, the Serb taking on Karen Khachanov in the third-place match.

We'll bring you regular updates on our live blog below.

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