Dani Rincón’s emotional speech after winning the Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar

04.09.2025

RNA Editorial.

The player trained at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar experienced one of the most emotional nights of his career when he was crowned champion of the Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar 2025 and became the first Spanish tennis player to win the ATP Challenger tournament title.

To achieve the second Challenger of his career, Rincón had to defeat Austrian Jurij Rodionov (7-5 and 6-2) in the grand final, who curiously defeated a young Carlos Alcaraz in the first round in 2019.

After raising the champion’s trophy to the skies of Mallorca, Rincón gave a heartfelt speech filled with gratitude, emotion, and personal experiences. Dani began by thanking the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar for their trust: “They brought me here six years ago, they trusted me when I was a child, and they’ve helped me so much,” he declared.

He also recalled and valued the importance of having friendships that endure over time: “There are already many friends who are here, who have come to see me, and I am so excited that they can see and enjoy such a beautiful week like this. Being able to enjoy their company and see that we continue to maintain our friendship is very nice,” he concluded.

Your team, the key to success

A special mention should also be made of his coaches, who have guided him throughout his development: “David, Jorge, Gustavo, and JC, I’m delighted to share my daily life with you. The work you do is incredible. We’re going to continue improving day by day.”

Josep Riera, whom he described as “a father” in his career, deserves a special mention: “At the beginning of the week it seemed like nothing was going to work out, but you said we could be champions, and here we are. So, thank you so much to you and your family for treating me like one of your own,” he concluded, visibly moved.

On such a difficult path to progress in the world of tennis, there are victories that come inspired by people with stories of great overcoming, effort, and resilience, and Josep Salvà’s was one of them: “You never give up. You’ve been through some very tough years, and I’m so happy you’re here this week. This title is for you,” he declared through tears.
He also thanked Inés, his partner and his main supporter off the court: “She’s the one who supports me every day, the one who’s there for me in the worst moments. I wouldn’t be here without her.”

The engine of the tournament

Finally, Dani praised the support of the Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar fans , who once again filled the stands on center court to carry the home player on their shoulders: “I have no words to describe what I’ve felt here this week. There have been some very difficult matches, and without your help, it would have been impossible to lift this trophy. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.”