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ATP Challenger Tour: A Beginner’s Guide

The Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar always returns at the end of August and beginning of September. The tournament, held at the Academy facilities, is part of the Challenger category. But do you really know what this entails and what this circuit means for tennis players? Tennis players forge their careers and enhance their legendsContinue reading “ATP Challenger Tour: A Beginner’s Guide”

Rafa Nadal receives a replica of the Roland-Garros sculpture

All sports fans will be able to enjoy this work of art during their visit to the museum. Rafa Nadal received today at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar a replica of the sculpture that was exhibited at Roland Garros in May 2021. Gilles Moretton, President of the French Tennis Federation, and Amelie Mauresmo, DirectorContinue reading “Rafa Nadal receives a replica of the Roland-Garros sculpture”

Alex Eala wins the US Open Junior

Alex Eala has made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam singles title . The young talent trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar had an immaculate US Open, not dropping a set and defeating third-seeded Czech Lucie Havlíčková 6-2, 6-4 in the final. Eala achieved herContinue reading “Alex Eala wins the US Open Junior”

Casper Ruud rises to number 2 in the ATP rankings

When Casper Ruud arrived at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in 2018, he was ranked No. 143 in the official ATP rankings, but his status has steadily improved thanks to a meteoric rise that has now seen him rise to No. 2 in the world. “I’m very proud of being No. 2. In aContinue reading “Casper Ruud rises to number 2 in the ATP rankings”

Rafa Nadal inaugurates the “Roland-Garros Restaurant” at the Academy

As part of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar 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 enjoyContinue reading “Rafa Nadal inaugurates the “Roland-Garros Restaurant” at the Academy”

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 by Movistar 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, theContinue 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 by Movistar 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 FilipinaContinue 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 by Movistar 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,Continue reading “Rafa’s 13 Roland Garros titles, immortalized in a mask”

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