October 26, 2026 - 11:24 am

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal will return to competitive tennis in Las Vegas next year in exhibition fashion, marking his first U.S. event since retiring two years ago.

Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will take part in the annual “The MGM Slam” scheduled to be held on Feb. 28 at T-Mobile Arena, event organizers announced Monday.

The last time Nadal, 40, played in Las Vegas was in 2024 in a exhibition match versus fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.

“I remember how impressive it was to feel the energy of a full arena in a city like Las Vegas,” Nadal said in a statement. “After that match in 2024, now I return in a different stage of my life, without the pressure of the tour but with the same passion for this sport.…