Padel at the Academy

Live a unique padel experience
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, the Rafa Nadal Academy offers an ideal environment to enhance your skills and take your game to the next level.

Train with Rodri Ovide’s Methodology
Rodrigo Ovide, with more than 17 seasons of experience coaching the best players on the professional circuit, leads the training of the academy’s padel coaches and has implemented his coaching methodology in our adult and junior programs.
Technical team
Rafa Nadal Academy Brand Ambassadors

Gemma Triay
Gemma Triay is one of the most prominent and respected players in women’s professional padel.

Gemma Triay
Born on June 28, 1992 in Menorca, Spain, Gemma Triay has established herself as one of the leading figures in world padel. Her natural talent, refined technique, and tactical intelligence have kept her at the top of the professional circuit for years.
With an aggressive, precise style and dominance at the net, she stands out for her ability to read the game, make quick decisions, and execute powerful volleys that unbalance any opponent. Her versatility allows her to perform equally well in defense and in attack, making her an exceptionally complete player.

Franco Stupaczuk
Franco Stupaczuk is an outstanding Argentine padel player, recognized for his technical skill, court agility, and great ability to read the game.

Franco Stupaczuk
Born on March 25, 1996 in Chaco, Argentina, Franco Stupaczuk has become one of the best players in the world.
Stupa is a left‐handed player known for his incredible speed and court coverage, thanks to his quickness and anticipation. His signature shot, “EL RULO,” is famous throughout the tour for its effectiveness and its capacity to surprise opponents—“The Lightning Bolt” is his trademark.
Throughout his career, he has proven to be a complete player, with great precision in his strokes, excellent court vision, and a decisive smash that destabilizes rivals. Franco Stupaczuk has shared the court with some of the world’s best, winning 19 professional titles, two World Championships with Argentina, and maintaining a top‐4 ranking in recent seasons. He currently plays alongside former world No. 1 Juan Lebrón.
Since 2024, Stupa has represented the Rafa Nadal Academy Team in the Hexagon Cup, finishing as runner‐up in both editions. In 2025, he also joined the Rafa Nadal Academy’s ambassador program.
In addition to his athletic talent, his charisma, approachability, and professionalism have made him one of the most followed and beloved players by fans, both on and off the court.
Welcome Stupa!
The Rafa Nadal Academy continues to strengthen its commitment to padel and high performance. Franco Stupaczuk joins us as the academy’s new ambassador, reaffirming his connection to our project. Together, we seek to continue growing and promoting padel internationally.

Welcome Gemma Triay!
Triay, one of the most prominent figures in world padel, brings a unique combination of experience, talent, and values that will greatly enrich the academy, both on a sporting and personal level.

RNA players

Patricia Martínez
Patricia Martínez es una jugadora profesional de pádel española que se ha destacado en el circuito internacional por su capacidad técnica y su constante evolución en el deporte.

Patricia Martínez
Con una gran pasión por el pádel desde joven, ha logrado posicionarse entre las mejores jugadoras del circuito nacional e internacional, consolidándose como una competidora de alto nivel.
Su estilo de juego se caracteriza por su rapidez y agilidad en la cancha, lo que le permite moverse con eficacia tanto en defensa como en ataque. Patricia es conocida por su habilidad para colocar la pelota con precisión, destacando especialmente en la realización de golpes de fondo y en su capacidad para leer el juego de sus rivales. Su constancia y tenacidad la han hecho destacar en partidos de alta presión, donde siempre busca mantener su nivel competitivo.
A lo largo de su carrera, Patricia Martínez ha formado parte de varias parejas de dobles exitosas, logrando importantes victorias en torneos de renombre. Además de su destreza técnica, su gran fortaleza mental y su trabajo físico han sido claves en su progreso, permitiéndole mantenerse competitiva en el exigente circuito del World Padel Tour (WPT).
Con un futuro prometedor por delante, Patricia Martínez continúa demostrando que es una jugadora que tiene mucho que ofrecer al mundo del pádel.

Ramiro Moyano
Ramiro Moyano es un jugador profesional de pádel argentino que ha dejado una huella significativa en el circuito mundial.

Ramiro Moyano

Antonio “Pincho” Fernández
Antonio “Pincho” Fernández es uno de los jugadores más destacados y carismáticos del pádel español.

Antonio “Pincho” Fernández
Facilities
Thanks to state-of-the-art facilities featuring 9 outdoor courts and 7 indoor courts, the academy has developed padel training programs for both youth and adults since its inception.
Bet on padel
Our participation in the Hexagon Cup , hosting major international events on the Premier Padel circuit and creating amateur team tournaments, such as the RNA Padel Tour by The Adecco Group , reflect our firm commitment to the development of padel and the expansion of this sport worldwide.
RNA Tour
With more than 1,000 players participating in 2024, the Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group has launched an innovative amateur padel circuit, driven by the academy, that combines sport, leisure, fun, and values, offering a unique experience for players. In its first edition, the tour toured seven Spanish cities, and in 2025 it will take the international leap with its first circuit in Italy, thus consolidating its growth and global reach.

Hexagon Cup
The Hexagon Cup is an innovative team padel tournament that brings together the world’s best players in a unique and exciting format, establishing itself as a benchmark with two editions held. This event not only offers high-level competition but also promotes emerging talent through its Next Gen category.
The Rafa Nadal Academy Team powered by Richard Mille has played a prominent role in this competition, achieving first place in the Super League and finishing runner-up in the finals, a reflection of the talent, effort, and dedication of the entire team.


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