Attention tennis fans: This one was a major serve. On Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. PT, The Netflix Slam, hosted by MGM Resorts International, streamed live from the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas to bring together two tennis greats in a one-of-a-kind exhibition match. 

The match was headlined by 22-time Grand Slam men’s singles title champion Rafael Nadal who faced off against world No. 2 (and fellow Spaniard) Carlos Alcaraz. 

“I’m honored and so happy to be sharing the court with Rafa in Las Vegas,” U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz told Netflix before the game. “He’s an all-time great, of course, and his records and achievements speak for themselves.”

Joining the Slam for on-and off-court commentary and play-by-play were tennis greats Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, Mary Joe Fernández, and Patrick McEnroe, as well as tennis analyst Prakash Amritraj and host Kay Adams. For Spanish audiences, tennis favorites Nicolás Pereira, Feliciano López, and David Ferrer called the shots. There was also plenty of power in the stands: Celebrity guests included tennis fans Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Charlize Theron, Lindsey Vonn, and Danai Gurira. 

“I’m very excited for my first visit to Las Vegas,” Nadal continued. “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.”

Who won The Netflix Slam?

Nadal won the opening set of the exhibition match 6-3, while Alcaraz won the second set 6-4. The last set of the match was a nail-biting 10-point tie break, during which Nadal first tied the score at 9-9 with one of his signature (aka, seemingly impossible) volleys. However, determining a winner wouldn’t be that easy. Both Nadal and Alcaraz played some of their best tennis, bringing the score to 13-12 Alcaraz ahead of what would be the final match point: Alcaraz won 14-12 in the final round, making him the winner of The Netflix Slam.

The Netflix Slam was produced by Full Day Productions (Connor Schell and David Chamberlin), the company behind The Netflix Cup, ESPY Awards, the Oscars Red Carpet Show, and the NFL Honors.