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A few hours ago, Canadian tennis beauty, Eugenie Bouchard, shared an update on Instagram hinting at her presence at the Netflix Slam. Ever since her update of being at the venue where the mega clash between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz is set to take place, fans have been wondering what would be her exact role in the event. Eugenie Bouchard recently cleared all the doubts with her latest post on Instagram stories. What did she say?

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Bouchard dons a new hat for Rafael Nadal and his foundation at the Netflix Slam. What will be her exact role at the event? Well, according to the latest updates, she’ll be an auctioneer at the event.

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Eugenie Bouchard shares the stage with Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and an American pro golfer

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, along with the Rafa Nadal Foundation, National Tennis Foundation, and the MGM Rewards Foundation, have organized private sessions for all tennis lovers in Las Vegas. It will also include Group Clinics. A private session with Nadal at the exhibition event will cost punters $150,000, while Group Clinics with Alcaraz and Nadal will cost $50,000. Eugenie Bouchard announced that she’ll be one of the auctioneers along with Michelle Wie West at the event on March 3. She wroteFirst-time Auctioneers” on her Instagram story.

How excited are Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz for this mega event in at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas? Well, the 20YO Spaniard said he’s honored to share the court with Rafael Nadal. The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been one of the players he has looked up to while growing up, and he’s excited to share the court with his idol in Las Vegas.

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While Nadal said, “I’m very excited for my first visit to 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.”

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Eugenie Bouchard has been a big fan of Rafael Nadal. A couple of years ago she revealed she’ll always pick Roger Federer in his prime, but when it comes to ‘Slam number’, she will go for Rafael Nadal. Did you know Eugenie Bouchard once auctioned off a dinner date to feed people during the pandemic?

‘I can’t wait to meet..’ – Bouchard 

Almost four years ago, Eugenie Bouchard participated in the All In Challenge to help raise funds for the non-profit during the Covid-19 pandemic. She auctioned off a dinner date and a trip to a tennis tournament for All In Challenge.

Several fans dropped thousands of dollars to grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and to also contribute to raising money for a good cause. The final bid was ultimately close to a staggering $85,000. After getting such a massive response, Bouchard said, “This … is insane … you guys are amazing!!!

She further thanked everyone for joining her on this project and said she was grateful and proud of all their contributions. She added, “I can’t wait to meet the winner!

How excited are you to see Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz take on each other in the ultimate clash at the Netflix Slam? Share your excitement with us in the comment box.

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Sayantan Roy is a seasoned tennis journalist at EssentiallySports. A former competitive player, he brings a deep tactical understanding to his coverage, breaking down head-to-head records, match dynamics, and on-court strategies with precision. For more than two years, Sayantan has been a key member of the Live Events desk, delivering real-time insights and data-backed predictions for the platform’s Matchday Preview section. His analytical approach has sparked editorial debates and drawn recognition from respected tennis voices, including commentator and analyst Olly_Tennis. Combining his playing experience with a passion for insightful sports journalism, Sayantan’s work serves as a trusted reference point for tennis fans around the world.

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