Rafael Nadal Scheduled for Las Vegas Tennis Exhibition on Feb. 28
Rafael Nadal is scheduled to play in a tennis exhibition event in Las Vegas on February 28, marking his first U.S. appearance since retiring.
Rochester, NY, October 26, 2026 —
Rafael Nadal is scheduled to play in a tennis exhibition event in Las Vegas on February 28, in what is described as his first appearance in the United States since retiring.
The announcement identifies the event as an exhibition but does not provide its name, the venue, the scheduled opponent or the year of the February 28 date. It also does not include details about the format of the event or whether other players are expected to take part.
Nadal’s participation is described as scheduled. No further information was provided about his role in the event, the circumstances of his retirement or any plans beyond this appearance. The summary also does not include statements from Nadal, event organizers or other participants.
The available information establishes the date and city, along with the significance attached to the appearance: it would be Nadal’s first U.S. appearance since retiring. Further details about the exhibition were not included in the announcement summarized here.
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