Nadal and Alcaraz Will Face Off in Vegas Exhibition in March

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal hope to affix forces as doubles companions on the Paris Olympics subsequent yr.

Months earlier than the Spanish superstars go for the gold, they may sq. off in a Sin Metropolis showdown.

World No. 2 Alcaraz will face 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal in The Netflix Slam, an exhibition match set for Sunday, March third at midday inside Michelob ULTRA Enviornment at Mandalay Bay Resort and On line casino in Las Vegas.

This exhibition occasion will stream as a duaI broadcast for English and Spanish talking markets. Extra gamers and matchups will likely be introduced at a later date. The pair have been initially slated to face off in Vegas final March, however Nadal’s hip damage compelled him out of that exhibition.

“I’m very excited for my first go to to Las Vegas, probably the most iconic and entertaining cities on the earth,” stated Nadal. “I’m additionally very excited to be taking part in with my fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz. I’m positive will probably be a improbable evening of tennis.”

The 20-year-old Alcaraz, who grew up wanting as much as Nadal and rival Roger Federer, stated it’s a dream come true to face one among his tennis heroes.

“I’m honored and so joyful to be sharing the court docket with Rafa in Las Vegas,” stated Alcaraz. “He’s an all-time nice, in fact, and his data and achievements communicate for themselves. Rafa additionally is among the nicest guys on Tour and I sit up for our match on March 3.”

Reigning Wimbledon champion Alcaraz stated one among his 2024 targets is to go for the gold with Nadal in doubles on the Paris Olympics.

Well being is Nadal’s main concern for the upcoming season. If Nadal is absolutely match, he stated he’ll be all-in on forming a Spanish dream crew with Carlos Alcaraz and play for his third Olympic gold medal in Paris subsequent yr. Nadal partnered now coach Marc Lopez to seize the gold medal on the 2016 Rio Olympic Video games.

“I’m I’m okay, and he desires to, I’ll be glad to [play],” Nadal advised EFE of an Olympic pairing with Alcaraz.

The Netflix Slam’s ticket costs might effectively remind some followers of Grand Slam tickets. Tickets beginning at $88, not together with relevant service expenses or charges, go on sale to the general public Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. PST through www.axs.com.

All Membership and Seat License members will obtain entry to a pre-sale Tuesday, December 12 at 10 a.m. PST by Wednesday, December 13 at 5 p.m. PST. Members of MGM Rewards, AXS and USTA will obtain pre-sale advantages Thursday, December 14 from 10 a.m. PST to 10 p.m. PST.