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Netflix turned to tennis for its follow-up to
the Netflix Cup, a live golf exhibition last month that featured
both PGA Tour stars and Formula 1 drivers.
Netflix has produced documentary series in all three sports --
"Drive to Survive" in Formula 1, "Full Swing" in golf and "Break
Point" in tennis.
Like the Netflix Cup, the Netflix Slam will be played in Las
Vegas, inside Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and
Casino. The company said additional players and matchups will be
announced at a later date.
In a statement, Nadal said it will be his first time visiting
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."
Nadal recently announced his return to competitive tennis after
missing most of 2023 with a hip flexor injury that required
surgery. He will return at the Australian Open warmup in
Brisbane that begins Dec. 31.
"I'm honored and so happy to be sharing the court with Rafa in
Las Vegas," Alcaraz said in a statement. "He's an all-time
great, of course, and his records and achievements speak for
themselves."
The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Netflix is "in
an early stage" of negotiating the rights to air a live boxing
match, likely featuring Jake Paul.
--Field Level Media
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