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Jordan Love attends Netflix Slam tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, sits next to Colin Kaepernick

No matter the sport, Jordan Love is as big of a sports fan as they come in the NFL offseason.

Whether he's in Milwaukee for a Marquette basketball game, San Diego for a pro women's volleyball match or Las Vegas for tennis, the Green Bay Packers quarterback can be found at a sporting event near you.

A few days after he was in attendance for his girlfriend's pro volleyball match, where he has become a regular during the earlier part of the season to support her, Love was courtside Sunday for a special pro tennis match between two of the game's best, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

The match, which took place inside the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, was billed as "The Netflix Slam." It aired live on the streaming service Netflix.

Love also had company at the match. He was sitting next to former NFL quarterback turned social justice activist Colin Kaepernick and his longtime girlfriend, Nessa Diab. Kaepernick was born in Milwaukee.

"It was awesome," Love said about the tennis match as Vegas Sports Today editor Mike Dixon caught him leaving the event.

Here is a little more about the Netflix Slam and Love's appearance.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is closing in on retirement after an illustrious career. He played in an exhibition match from Las Vegas on Sunday against 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is closing in on retirement after an illustrious career. He played in an exhibition match from Las Vegas on Sunday against 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz.

What was the Netflix Slam featuring Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz?

The match was a first-of-its-kind for Netflix, a streaming service known more for its award-winning TV shows, movies and documentaries.

But Netflix has been getting into the sports world recently, including tennis. Two seasons of "Break Point," which follows the lives of pro tennis players on and off the court, have aired on Netflix. And come January 2025 Netflix will also be the exclusive home of WWE Raw.

In the match between the two Spaniards, Alcaraz defeated Nadal in a fun, three-set battle, 3-6, 6-4, 14-12. Nadal, 37, is a 22-time Grand Slam champion who has said he expects 2024 to be his last year on the tour and is "close" to retirement. He was out for a majority of the 2023 season with a hip injury. Alcaraz, just 20 years old, is already a two-time major champion. He is the No. 2 ranked player in the world.

Besides a thrilling exhibition match between a legend and rising superstar, the match also served as a warm-up for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, this week. Injuries have kept them both out of recent tournaments.

Celebrities at the Netflix Slam

In addition to Love and Kaepernick, there were celebrities across the arena.

The A-list guest list, according to the Hollywood Reporter, included the likes of actors Michael Douglas, Danai Gurira, Logan Lerman, Paula Patton, Manu Rios, Charlize Theron and Catherine Zeta-Jones; musician Dave Grohl and athletes Lindsey Vonn and Pau Gasol were also in attendance.

Many members of the Los Angeles Rams were there, including quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay. Tennis legend Andre Agassi, who lives in Las Vegas, presented Alcaraz with the championship trophy.

In addition to Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, several members of the Los Angeles Rams were in attendance at the Netflix Slam featuring Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas.
In addition to Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, several members of the Los Angeles Rams were in attendance at the Netflix Slam featuring Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas.

What Jordan Love said about the Netflix Slam

Love is becoming a regular in Las Vegas. Just a few weeks ago, he was a popular figure on radio row during Super Bowl week where he discussed his first season as the starting quarterback while doing some promotional work for Old Spice.

"That was my first time seeing a tennis match live," Love said in his brief conversation with Dixon. "That was awesome."

The match took place in the afternoon so there was a lot of day left for Love to enjoy Sin City.

"Vegas is one of a kind." Love said. "Can’t beat it."

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Packers' Jordan Love sits next to Colin Kaepernick at Netflix Slam