Nadal to headline Las Vegas tennis exhibition in 2027

Rafael Nadal will headline The MGM Slam, a tennis exhibition in Las Vegas in February 2027, marking his first U.S. tennis event since retiring from professional tennis in November 2024, organizers announced Monday. The event is scheduled at T-Mobile Arena, but reports differ on whether it will take place February 27 or February 28. Organizers have confirmed the month and venue; the date discrepancy remains unresolved in the announcements. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said he was excited to return to Las Vegas and compete without the pressure of the professional tour. He described his career as finished but said his enjoyment of competition remained. His appearance is an exhibition, not a return to professional tour play. Organizers said Nadal will be joined by other top ATP players. They plan to announce the remaining field and the competition format in the coming weeks. Broadcast details are also expected to be released later, according to event information. The MGM Slam is set to take place in Las Vegas for a fourth consecutive year. The 2026 edition featured eight players and was won by Brazil’s Joao Fonseca, who defeated American Reilly Opelka in the final. The...