About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Rafael Nadal's American fans will get another opportunity to see the Spanish tennis legend play in the USA at the 2027 MGM Slam in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 28, 2027.
Nadal made the announcement on social media explaining that he is excited to return to Las Vegas to play in this event. The last time was in 2024 when he faced Carlos Alcaraz.
He is fresh off an impressive outing at his "Rafa Nadal Academy Slam" earlier this month where he played ten-point tiebreakers in doubles with a host of fellow legends including Andy Murray, Dominic Thiem, Fabio Fognini, Carlos Moya, David Ferrer, Marat Safin, and Richard Gasquet.
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Jul 6, 2008; London, ENGLAND; Rafael Nadal (ESP) poses with the championship trophy after defeating Roger Federer (left with runner up trophy) in the mens finals of the 2008 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Nadal defeated Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7. Mandatory Credit: Alan Grieves/GEPA via USA TODAY Sports Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Everyone who thought that Roger Federer would play the October 3 Rafa Nadal Academy Slam wants the 2027 MGM Slam to include Federer.
Federer has been outspoken about wanting to play exhibitions. He also recently played exhibitions at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island and the US Open in New York commemorating his August 2026 induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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If Nadal and Federer are involved, they may opt for a doubles match.
Would they be on the same team, or could they each team up with a contemporary player?
There are plenty of possibilities that would attract fans; it is just a matter of how the organizers want to plan the 2027 MGM Slam. More details are to come.
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