Rafael Nadal to play Las Vegas exhibition in February

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

Rafael Nadal will play in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas on 28 February, his first US action since retiring two years ago.

Rafael Nadal will play in The MGM Slam presented by Capital One at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 28 February. The event marks the 22-time Grand Slam champion's first time playing in the United States since his retirement two years ago.

Nadal previously played in a Las Vegas exhibition in 2024 during his final year on tour, facing Carlos Alcaraz. 'I remember how impressive it was to feel the energy of a full arena in a city like Las Vegas,' the 40-year-old said. 'Now I return in a different stage of my life, without the pressure of the tour but with the same passion for this sport.'

The retired champion added that his love of competing had not diminished. 'I have always loved competing, and even if my professional career is finished, that feeling never really goes away,' he said. Additional players and the tournament format will be announced in coming weeks. The exhibition is scheduled shortly before the ATP 1000 event in Indian Wells, California.

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• Rafael Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February for 1st US action since retirementRafael Nadal will take part in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year to mark the first time he plays in the U.S. since his retirement two years ago.Clickorlando · 26 Oct, 16:15
• Rafael Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February for 1st US action since retirementRafael Nadal will take part in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year to mark the first time he plays in the U.S. since his retirement two years ago.News4Jax · 26 Oct, 16:15

In this story: Rafael Nadal · Carlos Alcaraz · Las Vegas · T-Mobile Arena · Indian Wells

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