Nadal returns for Vegas hardcourt event
The 40-year-old Spanish left-hander who won 22 Grand Slam singles titles will compete in 'The MGM Slam' on Feb 28, 2027, at T-Mobile Arena.
Rafael Nadal, the 40-year-old Spanish tennis legend, is set to make a hardcourt comeback for a one-night exhibition event in Las Vegas, organisers announced on Monday. Nadal, who retired in November 2024, will compete in The MGM Slam on February 28, 2027, at T-Mobile Arena.
This Las Vegas return follows an exhibition match Nadal played earlier this month at his Spanish academy. The former world No. 1, who holds a record 14 Grand Slam singles titles, expressed excitement about returning to hardcourt competition, stating that his professional career may be over but his passion for the sport remains strong.
Nadal's hardcourt return comes after he competed in a Vegas event earlier this year, where eight ATP Tour stars participated in a 10-point tie-breaker format. The Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca emerged victorious in that tournament.
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