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Highlights and points of Nadal 1-2 Alcaraz in Netflix Slam
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Thank you all
Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure being with all of you. See you all again!
With this point Carlos Alcaraz closed the meeting
The moment Carlos Alcaraz won #TheNetflixSlam pic.twitter.com/AKJnnRv3AY — Netflix (@netflix) March 3, 2024
Alcaraz recoge el Netflix Slam
After beating Rafa Nadal in the super tie-break, the Spaniard has managed to take the trophy in this exhibition
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 12-14) Alcaraz
GAME!! Rafa's ball hits the net and goes out. On the sixth opportunity, Alcaraz takes the victory.
From less to more Alcaraz, who lost the first set, improved a lot in the second set, forcing the super tie-break. After wasting several match points he managed to close it out. Also good feelings from Nadal, who has given a good image
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 12-13) Alcaraz
Serve and right by Carlos Alcaraz. Sixth opportunity to close the match
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 12-12) Alcaraz
Alcaraz leaves again. There will be a change of sides. The number 2 in the world is forgiving a lot
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 11-12) Alcaraz
Nadal played badly again and fifth match point for Alcaraz, now on serve
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 11-11) Alcaraz
The world number 2 escapes again
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 10-11) Alcaraz
Ace the Alcaraz, who will have his fourth option to win the match
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 10-10) Alcaraz
Nadal saves her again. The Murcian's ball went into the net
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 9-10) Alcaraz
Right parallel to the Alcaraz line, which will have its third match point
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 9-9) Alcaraz
GOOD POINT!! What a point Nadal got by beating Alcaraz at the net, who had put a ball on the line. Rafa has saved both
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 8-9) Alcaraz
Rafa holds on to save the first ball, after the world number 2 did not connect well with the ball.
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 7-9) Alcaraz
Point in the Alcaraz net to place with two match balls
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 7-8) Alcaraz
Good rest of Alcaraz to overcome the climb to Nadal. Then the Mallorcan hit him badly. Be careful that Alcaraz is two points away from closing the game
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 7-6) Alcaraz
Alcaraz's forehand leaves and a minibreak for Nadal. After a good second service from Carlitos.
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 6-5) Alcaraz
Alcaraz narrowly missed and Nadal is ahead. Maximum equality in this super tie-break
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 4-5) Alcaraz
Two points in a row for the Murcian who closed them in the net. The first after a good right hand that Rafa returned
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 4-3) Alcaraz
Alcaraz's ball looked for the line, but it went to the doubles hall
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 2-3) Alcaraz
He recovered Nadal's mini break and then the Mallorcan sent her home. to the network.
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 1-2) Alcaraz
Good rest from Alcaraz, who achieves the first mini break
3º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6 0-1) Alcaraz
The super tie-break begins, which we remember is 10 points with a difference of two. Alcaraz takes first
There is a mishap on the track
A spectator is being attended to and the two tennis players have gone to worry. But it seems that everything has remained a scare
2º Set Nadal (6-3 4-6) Alcaraz
SET!! For the rest, Alcaraz closed the match, taking advantage of his first set point to close it with a good shot that left Nadal standing.
The match will be decided in the super tie-break
2º Set Nadal (6-3 4-5) Alcaraz
30-30. What a blow from Nadal that surpassed to Alcaraz, who was in the network. The audience stands up.
2º Set Nadal (6-3 4-5) Alcaraz
BREAK!! Alcaraz's ball went and double fault. The Murcian wastes advantage in a game where he could close the second set
2º Set Nadal (6-3 3-5) Alcaraz
0-40. He fails again and three breaking balls for Nadal
2º Set Nadal (6-3 3-5) Alcaraz
0-30. Two errors in a row by Alcaraz and be careful because it is difficult for the world number 2 to close the set
2º Set Nadal (6-3 3-5) Alcaraz
Rafa Nadal does the job with the serve now Alcaraz will serve to take the second set
Dejada de Alcaraz on the network
A Carlitos se le caen los puntos de las manos. #ElSlamDeNetflix pic.twitter.com/p4wSFfjl7G — Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
2º Set Nadal (6-3 2-5) Alcaraz
Good service from Carlitos that ends with a drop shot and ends up closing after Rafa sends out. Now Nadal will serve and Alcaraz will subtract to close the second set
2º Set Nadal (6-3 2-4) Alcaraz
Rafa saved the breaking ball and ended up closing the game with a shot into the net at will. Nadal doesn't want to leave in this set
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-4) Alcaraz
A-40. Nadal saved her and now with an ace he will serve to add his second game in this set
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-4) Alcaraz
40-A. Another double fault and a new break option for the world number 2
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-4) Alcaraz
40-40. He also saves the third. Carlitos is now desperate.
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-4) Alcaraz
30-40. Nadal's passing to save the second breaking ball
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-4) Alcaraz
15-40. Three breaking balls for Alcaraz, but the first one is saved by Nadal with a good rise to the net
This is how Carlos Alcaraz closed the first set
Rafa Nadal ha decidido saltarse la intro. Primer set para el mallorquín. #ElSlamDeNetflix pic.twitter.com/UzWSQhU6Vq — Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-4) Alcaraz
Alcaraz, who was pointing at the audience with his racket and took advantage in the break, resolved the game.
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-3) Alcaraz
40-40. Go right from Rafa where Alcaraz surprised him and returns it to the net
2º Set Nadal (6-3 1-3) Alcaraz
Rafa turned it around with good services and added his first game in this second round
2º Set Nadal (6-3 0-3) Alcaraz
0-30. Another double fault from Rafa Nadal
2º Set Nadal (6-3 0-3) Alcaraz
The tennis player from El Palmar continues to raise the level, who continues to have an advantage in this start of the second set
Many VIPS at this meeting
Tennis players like David Ferrer or legends of Spanish sport like Pau Gasol present in Las Vegas to enjoy the duel between Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal
Charlize Theron
— Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
Blanca Suárez
Pau Gasol
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Manu Ríos
David Ferrer
Ona Carbonell
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2º Set Nadal (6-3 0-2) Alcaraz
BREAK!! He saved the first Rafa, but the second he committed a double fault and gave the service to the Murcian. World number 2 takes the lead in the second set
2º Set Nadal (6-3 0-1) Alcaraz
0-40. Carlos Alcaraz goes right and now he gets three breaking balls.
2º Set Nadal (6-3 0-1) Alcaraz
The first game of the second set goes to Alcaraz who with his forehands made it 40-0. He complicated things with a double fault and after a drop shot from Rafa. He finally closed it with a volley into the net
1º Set Nadal (6-3) Alcaraz
SET!! Good first serve from Rafa Nadal, who takes the first round of the match.
Much superior in the first set Rafa Nadal, we will see if he reacts in the second Carlos Alcaraz, who is not comfortable and is having many unforced errors
1º Set Nadal (5-3) Alcaraz
40-15. The rest of the Murcian goes long and first set point for Rafa Nadal
1º Set Nadal (5-3) Alcaraz
Three consecutive aces for Carlos Alcaraz. From 15-30 to take the game. Rafa Nadal will serve to win the first set of the match
Great score by Carlos Alcaraz
DEMASIADO TALENTO para tan pocos años. #ElSlamDeNetflix pic.twitter.com/wn9w3eC0pE — Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
1º Set Nadal (5-2) Alcaraz
Alcaraz came to equal. Then, with a ball that took a spin, Alcaraz did not arrive and Rafa immediately closed the game. Nadal will now have to take the first set of the match
1º Set Nadal (4-2) Alcaraz
30-0. Finish at will in Rafa's net. Very comfortable with the service
1º Set Nadal (4-2) Alcaraz
Ace by Carlos Alcaraz to close the game
1º Set Nadal (4-1) Alcaraz
15-15. They are having fun. The two reach the net and I try a volley with my back turned and Alcaraz sent it wide.
1º Set Nadal (4-1) Alcaraz
Rafa came out of that delicate situation. Good right hand where Carlos Alcaraz tried to respond, but narrowly missed. The Mallorcan continues with a break advantage
1º Set Nadal (3-1) Alcaraz
30-30. Double fault by Rafa Nadal
This was the first point of the match
Si pensabas que esto “solo era un partido de exhibición”… Primer golpe sobre la mesa de Nadal. #ElSlamDeNetflix pic.twitter.com/mUtsnvADHU — Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
1º Set Nadal (3-1) Alcaraz
Ace by Carlos Alcaraz with an open serve to close the first game for the world number 2.
1º Set Nadal (3-0) Alcaraz
Rafa Nadal's goal to make the score 3-0. The Mallorcan has started unstoppably
1º Set Nadal (2-0) Alcaraz
40-30. Nice point where Alcaraz had it in his favor to get with a breaking ball, but he missed it. Option for 3-0 for the winner of 22 Grand Slams
1º Set Nadal (2-0) Alcaraz
BREAK!! Double fault by Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal goes 2-0 on the scoreboard. First break of the match
1º Set Nadal (1-0) Alcaraz
40-A. First breaking ball of the match. First option for Rafa
So they jumped onto the track
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1º Set Nadal (1-0) Alcaraz
First game of the match where Rafa Nadal stays on serve. At 15-30, Rafa made an ace with an open serve to equalize. Afterwards, Alcaraz lost the two remains to close the first game.
The match begins
Nadal will start serving after winning the draw, Alcaraz the rest. Impressive battle took place in Las Vegas
They warm up
We already have both tennis players on the court playing before the exhibition duel begins
They jump onto the track
We already have Carlos Alcaraz and Rafa Nadal on the court in Las Vegas. Both cheered before the game started
The two tennis players speak before the exhibition duel
Carlos Alcaraz explains that he has recovered from the ankle injury, which he suffered at ATP Rio de Janeiro. While Rafa Nadal sees this match as a preview of Indian Wells, which will start this next week
El tobillo de Alcaraz está preparado para lo que viene. #ElSlamDeNetflix pic.twitter.com/BXQi1UFbU7
— Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
Nadal confirma que la previa del Indian Wells comienza esta noche en #ElSlamDeNetflix. pic.twitter.com/4ePZ5T85ss
— Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
Less is left
The broadcast on Netflix of the meeting between Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz begins. The track is already taking color to witness the Spanish duel in Las Vegas
Track
This is what the court looks like right now before the duel between Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz
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Face to face between Rafa Nadal and Alcaraz
This is the data between two historical Spanish tennis players. That's 17 years since differences in the world of tennis. Rafa Nadal has been a professional tennis player for 23 years, while Carlos Alcaraz has only six.
18 exhibitions since 2020
The sum of exhibitions between these two tennis players in recent years is 18. 10 for Rafa Nadal, who had not played one since December 2022 in Mexico, while eight Carlos Alcaraz, who already played against number one, Djokovic in Riyadh in the month from December
Alcaraz's message to Rafa Nadal
This is what the Murcian tennis player said to the Balearic Islands
Guardando este "espero que vayas preparado" de Alcaraz a Nadal como declaración de intenciones. Se enfrentan en #ElSlamDeNetflix, en directo a las 21:30h. pic.twitter.com/2w1HAJBhUD
— Netflix España (@NetflixES) March 3, 2024
Will it be Rafa Nadal's last year?
The Balearic tennis player said that 2024 would be his last year, although it is something that is not clear to him yet: "I am not saying goodbye because then I would say that I am not playing anymore. I don't want to say it because I am not clear about it. Life shows you the path "It's not something I have in mind."
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This is the kick-off time of the match in several countries:
Argentina: 4 p.m.
Australia: 6 a.m.
Bolivia: 3 p.m.
Brazil: 4 p.m.
Chile: 4 p.m.
Colombia: 14 hours
Ecuador: 14 hours
Spain: 21 hours
United States (New York): 4 p.m.
United States (Los Angeles): 12 hours
India: 1 hour
Japan: 4 hours
Mexico: 14 hours
Nigeria: 20 hours
Paraguay: 16 hours
Peru: 14 hours
United Kingdom: 19 hours
Objective: to be 100% at Indian Wells
Both players are planning to play the first Grand Slam in Indian Wells if there are no setbacks. A tournament to recover sensations for the two Spaniards. Although Carlos Alcaraz, who defends his title after winning last year's final against Daniil Medvedev, will have to take it with more exigency.
News - Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz had a good 2023, who at only 20 years old, despite his doubtful ending, has achieved 65 victories, 12 losses and six titles.
He reached the semifinals of Roland Garros where cramps prevented him from finishing the match with a competitive pace against Novak Djokovic. After this he won the ATP London and took revenge on the Serbian by lifting Wimbledon in a historic final. He was surprised in his start on the hard court after losing in the quarterfinals against the American Paul. In Cincinnati he reached the final, but again ran into Novak Djokovic. In the last Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, he fell in the semifinals against Daniil Medvedev and was unable to retain the title. He began the Asian tour by losing in the semifinals against the Italian Sinner at the China Open and in Shanghai he lost in the round of 16 against Dimitrov. He did not do much better at the Paris Masters 1000, since in his first match he lost to the Russian, Safiullin. Despite his bad start in the ATP Final, he reached the semifinals, but there he ran into the world number 1 and was left out.
He is looking to have a good 2024 and of course dream of finishing at the top of the ATP ranking. Although he will have great adversaries. At the Australian Open he reached the second week in Melbourne for the first time in his career, but lost in the quarterfinals against Alexander Zverev. In Buenos Aires he defended his title, but could not do so after losing against Jarry in the semifinal round. While in Brazil in his first match he was injured and forced to withdraw from the ATP Rio de Janeiro in his first match.
News - Rafa Nadal
One of the big news in this 2024 has been the return of Rafa Nadal to the courts almost a year later. This may be the last year of the Spanish tennis player. He is currently number 654 in the world, but little by little he wants positions in the ranking.
In his return he achieved two victories where he defeated Dominic Thiem and Jason Kubler. While in a tough demanding match against Jordan Thompson, he ended up losing, in addition to having discomfort. This has stopped the Mallorcan who wants to say goodbye to his career by returning to be competitive on clay.
Background
This will be the fourth meeting between Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. The balance is 2-1 at the moment for Nadal. The first duel between these two Spanish tennis players was in 2021 in the round of 32 of the ATP Madrid where the player from Manacor won in just over an hour by 6-1 and 6-2. Then they met in 2022 in the semifinals of the Indian Wells where Rafa Nadal won in a beautiful battle of more than 3 hours. The last duel was the first that Carlos Alcaraz managed to beat Rafa in the quarterfinals of the ATP Madrid where the Murcian won in three sets.
The Stadium
The match will be played at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, a sports venue located in Paradise, Nevada. It was inaugurated in April 1999 and has a capacity for 12,000 spectators.
Preview of the match
Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz will meet this Sunday, March 3 in an exhibition match in Las Vegas.
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