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The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar takes a key step forward in its commitment to excellence in health and sports performance with the addition of Rafael Maymó, Rafa Nadal’s personal physiotherapist for more than 18 years, to its team of advisors. The Rafa Nadal Academy will now count on Maymó, who joins the advisory teamContinue reading “The Rafa Nadal Academy strengthens its medical department with the arrival of Rafael Maymó through its partnership with Quirónsalud”
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The Enrique Esteire Open returns to the Rafa Nadal Academy from October 7 to 10
From October 7 to 10, 2025, the Enrique Esteire Perla in Memoriam Association will turn the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar into the international epicenter of wheelchair tennis with a new edition of the Enrique Esteire Open — a tournament that is steadily establishing itself as one of the must-attend stops on the international calendar.Continue reading “The Enrique Esteire Open returns to the Rafa Nadal Academy from October 7 to 10”
Abedallah Shelbayh crowned in Las Vegas, capping off a great weekend for the Rafa Nadal Academy
Abedallah Shelbayh was crowned champion of the ATP Challenger in Las Vegas after defeating American Alex Rybakov 6-2, 6-4 in one hour and 16 minutes, rounding off a successful weekend for the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar players following Martín Landaluce’s triumph at the Challenger in Orléans. The 21-year-old Jordanian player showed great solidity fromContinue reading “Abedallah Shelbayh crowned in Las Vegas, capping off a great weekend for the Rafa Nadal Academy”
Martín Landaluce claims his second Challenger title and closes in on his career-high ATP ranking
Martín Landaluce has added a second ATP Challenger trophy to his résumé after being crowned champion in Orléans. The 19-year-old, a product of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, defeated the tournament’s top seed, Belgian player Raphael Collignon, in the final, coming from behind after dropping the opening set (6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3). The Orléans titleContinue reading “Martín Landaluce claims his second Challenger title and closes in on his career-high ATP ranking”
Gijón will host for the first time a Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group event.
The city of Gijón will host for the first time a Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group event from October 3 to 5. The event, which will take place at VADE4 PADEL INDOOR, combines competition, leisure, fun and values and is part of an amateur padel circuit that last year brought togetherContinue reading “Gijón will host for the first time a Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group event.”
From Dreams to Success: Daniel Rincón, a Role Model for Young Players in the Rafa Nadal Academy Annual Program
Daniel Rincón’s journey at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar reflects the very essence of the Academy: turning passion and hard work into a personal success story that inspires the next generation. The Spanish player began his development at the Rafa Nadal Academy as part of the Annual Program, a project that combines elite tennisContinue reading “From Dreams to Success: Daniel Rincón, a Role Model for Young Players in the Rafa Nadal Academy Annual Program”
Rafa Nadal at the Laver Cup: Three moments of tennis history
The names of Rafa Nadal and the Laver Cup will always be linked. The 22-time Grand Slam champion took part three times (2017, 2019 and 2022), leaving moments that transcend the sport. In this team competition – where Europe and the Rest of the World face each other – Rafa not only shone for hisContinue reading “Rafa Nadal at the Laver Cup: Three moments of tennis history”
Wong, Ivanov and Munar shine in Davis Cup qualifiers with their respective countries
Coleman Wong, Ivan Ivanov and Jaume Munar, the three players of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, have tasted victory in the Davis Cup playoffs that took place last weekend. Coleman Wong led Hong Kong into the World Group I Play-offs with his victories against Uzbekistan. The Academy player, who had already made history atContinue reading “Wong, Ivanov and Munar shine in Davis Cup qualifiers with their respective countries”
Gemma Triay’s full house at the Majors: Rafa Nadal Academy ambassador also triumphs at Roland Garros
Three out of three for Rafa Nadal Academy ambassador Gemma Triay in the 2025 Majors. The last triumph of the player from Menorca along with Delfi Brea came at Roland Garros, in the Paris Major Premier Padel, which has left an unforgettable image of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar player celebrating the victory atContinue reading “Gemma Triay’s full house at the Majors: Rafa Nadal Academy ambassador also triumphs at Roland Garros”
Rafa Nadal School: Forging role models for the future
In an emotional welcome ceremony, the teaching staff, families, and students of Rafa Nadal School resumed the academic year by receiving the ninth class of students. Rafa Nadal himself was present to welcome the families and offer them a heartfelt message: “For us it is a very important day because we welcome our students withContinue reading “Rafa Nadal School: Forging role models for the future”
