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There are fresh fears over the much-anticipated exhibition clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal in Las Vegas after the Spaniard limped out of the Rio Open. The Wimbledon champion had played just two games of his first-round match with home favourite Thiago Monteiro, when he lost his footing on the clay and rolled over on his ankle, immediately signalling for the trainer.
In clear discomfort, Alcaraz was then helped off the court as spectators watched on in stunned silence. And just moments later, the 2022 champion confirmed he was retiring from the contest, having Monteiro a walkover into round two.
The streaming service are due to present live coverage of the event on Sunday, March 3 – with commentary in both English and Spanish. And a unique venue has already been set, the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Vegas
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Alcaraz received treatment before retiring. (Image: Getty)
Nadal, 37, has not played a competitive match since his third-round defeat at the Brisbane International, where he was beaten by Jordan Thompson. It was later confirmed that he suffered a ‘micro tear; on his hip muscle during that clash, and was duly ruled out of the Australian Open.
And there has already been big publicity surrounding his return, with his game with the compatriot billed as the legend against the young pretender. The pair have previously faced-off three times in singles action, with the 22-time Slam winner leading their head-to-head matches 2-1.
