When is Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz? Start time and streaming info for The Netflix Slam in Vegas
TENNIS lovers will need to get their subscriptions in order as Rafael Nadal faces Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in The Netflix Slam - and the action unfolds THIS weekend!
The Netflix Slam is a special tennis event that will feature several matches throughout the day.
And for all of their injuries, 22-Grand Slam winner Nadal will headline the competition against fellow Spaniard Alcaraz.
Nadal's last encounter came in a Brisbane International quarter-final on January 5 having pulled out of the Australian Open due to sustaining a micro tear on a muscle.
While Alcaraz recently revealed that he had a Grade II lateral sprain on his ankle which saw him drop out of the Rio Open.
But it seems as if the Spanish superstars have shaken off their issues and are ready to go up against each other LIVE on Netflix.
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When is Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz?
- The Netflix Slam headliner between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will take place on Sunday, March 3.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 3:30pm ET - 8:30pm GMT.
- Michelob ULTRA Arena is the chosen venue for this huge event and it can host approximately 12,000 fans.
- Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, Mary Joe Fernandez and Patrick McEnroe will be on punditry.
How can I watch Rafael Nadal vs Carlos Alcaraz?
Netflix will broadcast the entire event on its popular streaming platform.
And Netflix is available across the whole globe so fans in the US and UK can tune in.
What has been said?
Rafael Nadal revealed that he is honoured to play at the Netflix Slam while Carlos Alcaraz admitted that he is excited.
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Nadal said: "I’m very excited for my first visit to Las Vegas.
“I’m also very excited to be playing with my fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz. I am sure it will be a fantastic night of tennis.”
Alcaraz told Netflix: “I’m honored and so happy to be sharing the court with Rafa in Las Vegas.
“He’s an all-time great, of course, and his records and achievements speak for themselves.”