Rafael Nadal to return to competition in Las Vegas exhibition in February
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Rafael Nadal will participate in a tennis exhibition at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on February 27, 2027. This event marks Nadal's first appearance in the U.S. since his retirement two years ago. Organizers announced he will headline 'The MGM Slam presented by Capital One', with additional players and event format details coming soon. Nadal previously played in an exhibition in Las Vegas in 2024, stating a desire to compete again without the pressures of the professional tour.
- •Nadal last played in the U.S. prior to his retirement.
- •The exhibition is scheduled before the ATP 1000 event in Indian Wells, California.
- •Organizers will announce more players and event format details soon.
- 5:34 PMESPN Tennis — Retired Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February for 1st US action since retirement
"LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rafael Nadal will take part in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year to mark his first time playing in the U.The 22-time Grand Slam champion will headline “The MGM Slam presented by Capital One” at T-Mobile Arena on Feb.
"Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, will play in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year, his first time playing in the U.S. since retiring two years ago.
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External links- ESPN TennisOct 26, 2026, 5:34 PMRetired Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February
Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, will play in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year, his first time playing in the U.S. since retiring two years ago.
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 4:15 PMRafael Nadal to play in Las Vegas exhibition in February for 1st US action since retirement
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rafael Nadal will take part in a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas early next year to mark his first time playing in the U.The 22-time Grand Slam champion will headline “The MGM Slam presented by Capital One” at T-Mobile Arena on Feb.
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