Fans are uncertain about whether Rafael Nadal will participate in the match against Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas.
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal (Credits: HT)
The broadcasting company has shifted its focus to the world of sports. As a result, it has begun broadcasting various sports such as tennis, golf, and more.
Netflix is ready to live stream the exhibition match between and in Las Vegas on March 3rd, commonly known as the ‘Netflix Slam’.
The event will be held at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. MGM Sports will be hosting the event.
On February 16, 2024, a trailer for the highly-anticipated match between two talented Spaniards was released.
However, Rafa has not been able to spend much time on the court in the past 15 months due to persistent injuries. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how he performs against the in-form World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz.
MARCH 3RD: The Netflix Slam 🇺🇸 💥 Carlos Alcaraz vs Rafael Nadal 💥 Streamed LIVE from Las Vegas! 👏 pic.twitter.com/7plkOQrrqN
The two Spaniards have faced each other three times in all competitions so far. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is leading with two victories. However, in their last meeting at the Madrid Open, the 20-year-old secured the win.
With the growing anticipation of the exhibition match in Las Vegas, there are still doubts about Rafa’s fitness.
The Spaniard withdrew from the after suffering a muscle injury during the Brisbane International. A few days earlier, he also announced that he would not be participating in the Qatar Open due to fitness concerns.
As a result, fans have questioned the 37-year-old’s participation in the highly anticipated ‘Netflix Slam’.
Here’s what fans have been saying online:
I bet $100 that Nadal will withdraw.
How does Nadal even know if he will be “healthy” for this unnecessary match when he doesn’t even compete in the most important tournaments? It seems suspicious, but it’s typical of a Spaniard, so I’m not surprised at all.
Will it happen? Rafa will make sure he’s fit for this.. the score will be 6-4 4-6 6-4 or 6-4 6-4 Alcaraz 😁
I don’t care about exhibitions, but I’m too excited for this one, sorry team https://t.co/6bd7ijWeYs
But we don’t even know if Nadal is in a condition to play, lol https://t.co/felzrWW1sJ
Nadal is asking to get injured. What a joke.
But if Nadal wins 2 games in the match, that’s already very good https://t.co/MEZGvbRwlG
However, in an interview with La Sexta, Rafa expressed confidence and stated that he will be making a strong comeback in Las Vegas. This will also be his first time playing in Las Vegas in his illustrious career.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com