Serena Williams’ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, had a tongue-in-cheek reaction to the high fees being charged by Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz for private tennis sessions.
Nadal and Alcaraz are set to face off in a highly-anticipated exhibition match in Las Vegas on Mar. 3. The event, called the ‘Netflix Slam, will take place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and will be hosted by MGM Resorts.
Beyond the blockbuster showdown between the Spanish duo, the add-on experiences offered by MGM Resorts have added an extra layer of excitement to the event. This includes private tennis sessions with both Nadal and Alcaraz, priced at a staggering $150,000 per person, which are already sold out on the resort’s official website. Additionally, a joint group session with the two is available for $50,000 per person.
The duo’s pricing stands out compared to the other players offering similar services. For instance, a group clinic with Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe is priced at $25,000 per person, while sessions with John Isner and Sam Querrey, as well as with Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, cost $2000 and $1,000 per person, respectively.
“I found more expensive than me!” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Patrick Mouratoglou, who previously received flak from tennis fans for charging $7,500 for one-on-one sessions, had a humorous reaction to the exorbitant fees being charged by Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and the other players, quipping that he had found even pricier sessions than his own.
