Category Archives: RAFA NADAL ACADEMY BY MOVISTAR

The Rafa Nadal Academy begins a new stage in the tennis area with the incorporation of Gustavo Marcaccio as the new director. With his appointment and on the eve of celebrating its ninth anniversary, the Academy reinforces its commitment to keep alive the legacy of Rafa Nadal both in Manacor and in the international centers.Continue reading “Gustavo Marcaccio, new tennis director of the Rafa Nadal Academy: “Following Rafa’s passion will be our biggest challenge””

The Rafa Nadal Academy 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 team leading theContinue reading “The Rafa Nadal Academy strengthens its medical department with the arrival of Rafael Maymó through its partnership with Quirónsalud”

From October 7 to 10, 2025, the Enrique Esteire Perla in Memoriam Association will turn the Rafa Nadal Academy 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. This thirdContinue reading “The Enrique Esteire Open returns to the Rafa Nadal Academy from October 7 to 10”

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 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”

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”

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”

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”

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”