On June 5, 2005, two days after his 19th birthday, Rafa Nadal completed a milestone in Paris that would lay the foundation for a memorable feat. After winning trophies in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Rome, Rafa was facing his first appearance at Roland Garros. With undeniable superiority, he overcame Lars Burgsmuller, Xavier Malisse, Richard Gasquet,Continue reading “Relive Rafa’s victory at Roland Garros 2005 with a unique t-shirt!”
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RAFA NADAL AND ROLAND GARROS: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT IN PARIS
After winning the trophies in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome, in his first participation at Roland Garros he lifted the first of the twelve titles that he presents today in the showcases of the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience.
NADAL’S WRONG THINKING ABOUT ROLAND GARROS
“Now, I’m going to be calm. “I’m going to compete the rest of my career with more peace of mind.” That was what Rafa Nadal thought on June 5, 2005 after winning his first Roland Garros crown . But time would show him that he was not right as he acknowledges in this video: “ItContinue reading “NADAL’S WRONG THINKING ABOUT ROLAND GARROS”
RAFA NADAL’S MOST EPIC VICTORY IN PARIS
Among the 112 victories that Rafa Nadal has at Roland Garros , on only two occasions has he needed to reach the fifth set. In the first round of 2011, after four hours, he beat John Isner 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-4. But if there is a match resolved with epic success in Paris, itContinue reading “RAFA NADAL’S MOST EPIC VICTORY IN PARIS”
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”
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”
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”
The Rafa Nadal Museum now houses the trophies from Rome and Barcelona.
As is tradition, Rafa Nadal has chosen to deposit both the twelfth title won in Barcelona and the tenth trophy he lifted in Rome at the Rafa Nadal Museum. Both are now available for viewing by all fans. In this message, Rafa wanted to thank all the fans for their support over the past fewContinue reading “The Rafa Nadal Museum now houses the trophies from Rome and Barcelona.”
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”
Rafa Nadal returns to Rome
Rafa Nadal returns to competition this week at the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome , a very special tournament in his career. It will also mark his return to the court after the break that has kept him away from competition since Sunday, March 1, when he won the final of the Acapulco tournament. NoContinue reading “Rafa Nadal returns to Rome”