As part of the Rafa Nadal Academy expansion project, this week Rafa Nadal officially opened the “Roland Garros Restaurant,” a gastronomic space themed around the Parisian Grand Slam. Its decor and furnishings have been inspired by the restaurants located at the tournament itself, with the aim of ensuring that all diners who enjoy the spaceContinue reading “Rafa Nadal inaugurates the “Roland-Garros Restaurant” at the Academy”
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Casper Ruud makes history and qualifies for the ATP Finals
After a dream year, Casper Ruud has qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals. He mathematically confirmed his qualification by advancing to the quarterfinals of the Paris Bercy Masters 1000. At 22, he will become the first Norwegian to reach the tournament, which brings together the top eight players of the season. “It’s been an incredibleContinue reading “Casper Ruud makes history and qualifies for the ATP Finals”
Casper Ruud wins San Diego’s fifth title of the year
Casper Ruud capped off a dream week at the San Diego Open this Sunday. The Rafa Nadal Academy player, who was the second seed in the Californian tournament, defeated Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-0, 6-2 in just 61 minutes to claim his sixth ATP Tour title, and his first on hard courts. Furthermore, the 22-year-old NorwegianContinue reading “Casper Ruud wins San Diego’s fifth title of the year”
Alex Eala wins his second Grand Slam at Roland Garros
For the second consecutive year, Alex Eala has won a junior doubles Grand Slam . While last year, the Rafa Nadal Academy player debuted her career in this type of tournament at the Australian Open, this Saturday, June 12, she secured another victory alongside Oksana Selekhmeteva at Roland Garros. Both the 16-year-old Filipina and theContinue reading “Alex Eala wins his second Grand Slam at Roland Garros”
Rafa’s 13 Roland Garros titles, immortalized in a mask
To enable fans around the world to cheer on Rafa during Roland Garros, the Rafa Nadal Academy has designed a face mask that reflects all the trophies Nadal has won in Paris. This limited edition illustrates the celebrations of the titles the Spaniard won in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017,Continue reading “Rafa’s 13 Roland Garros titles, immortalized in a mask”
Alex Eala receives an invitation to compete in the Miami Open
Fifteen-year-old Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala has received an invitation to compete in the qualifying rounds of the Miami Open , a WTA 1000 tournament that will be held from March 22 to April 4 at the impressive Hard Rock Stadium. The player, who trains at the Rafa Nadal Academy, will continue to demonstrate herContinue reading “Alex Eala receives an invitation to compete in the Miami Open”
Jaume Munar wins his sixth Challenger title in Türkiye
There’s no better way to start a season than by lifting a trophy. And that’s what Rafa Nadal Academy player Jaume Munar achieved this Sunday, at the ATP Challenger Tour in Antalya , after defeating #NextGenATP star Lorenzo Musetti 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-2 in two hours and 21 minutes. The difficulty level of the final wasContinue reading “Jaume Munar wins his sixth Challenger title in Türkiye”
Alex Eala: “This title is very important to me.”
Rafa Nadal Academy player Alex Eala has become the first tennis player born in 2005 to win a professional title. After winning the ITF by LG in Manacor, the young Filipina reflects on her start to 2021 and her future goals.
Alex Eala claims victory at the Rafa Nadal Academy
At just 15 years old, Filipino player Alex Eala has won her first professional title in Manacor after beating Mallorcan Yvone Cavallé 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 in the final of the “ITF by LG” tournament . The young tennis player trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy overcame her veteran rival by coming back from behind andContinue reading “Alex Eala claims victory at the Rafa Nadal Academy”
Jaume Munar wins his fifth Challenger in Lisbon
Jaume Munar faithfully attended his appointment with the ATP Challenger Tour titles, just as he has done season after season since winning his first crown in this category in 2017. That summer he won in El Espinar, Segovia, in 2018 he won in Prostejov (Czech Republic) and Caltanissetta (Italy), in 2019 he lifted the trophyContinue reading “Jaume Munar wins his fifth Challenger in Lisbon”