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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 players following Martín Landaluce’s triumph at the Challenger in Orléans. The 21-year-old Jordanian player showed great solidity from the startContinue 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, 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 title marks Landaluce’sContinue 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 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 tennis training withContinue 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”

Gustavo Marcaccio, new Tennis Director of the Rafa Nadal Academy

With the start of the new academic and tennis season, and on the eve of celebrating its ninth anniversary, the Rafa Nadal Academy has unveiled its new tennis structure, based on continuity and the DNA that has defined it since its opening in 2016. Last July, in an emotional farewell, Rafa Nadal publicly thanked MarcContinue reading “Gustavo Marcaccio, new Tennis Director of the Rafa Nadal Academy”

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, 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 at the lastContinue 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 player celebrating the victory at the PhilippeContinue 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”

The Rafa Nadal Academy, birthplace of Junior Grand Slam champions

Alex Eala, Daniel Rincón, Coleman Wong, Martín Landaluce, Alina Korneeva, Yaroslav Demin, Max Exsted, and Ivan Ivanov. All of them trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy and already have four Grand Slam titles at junior level under their belts. The excellence of the Rafa Nadal Academy’s Annual Program —which combines tennis and academic training, alongContinue reading “The Rafa Nadal Academy, birthplace of Junior Grand Slam champions”

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