Before making the trip to Monte Carlo for the start of the clay swing, Rafa Nadal wanted to see for himself the progress in the construction of the new sports facilities at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar.

During his visit, Rafa had the opportunity to evaluate the quality of the 7 covered clay courts, which are now very close to completion. He also inspected the progress on the indoor fast courts and the new spaces for fitness training, physiotherapy, psychology, nutrition and sports medicine and office zone, which will be in the centre of the new building.

In recent months Rafa has been very involved in the decision-making process for this extension, paying close attention to every detail so that the new sports facilities can set a global benchmark. The goal is for the extension to be ready for the start of the Annual Programme in September. The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar currently has 140 students living in the Academy, where they combine their training with their academic studies.

The new courts will also be available for use by all Mallorcans that are currently members of the Rafa Nadal Club, a Fitness, Tennis, Padel and Swimming club that was opened in September and has been well received by the local public.

After the extension, which is expected to be completed in the coming months, the complex will have the following facilities:

-          19 outdoor hard courts

-          15 outdoor clay courts (7 of which will be built in a second phase)

-          4 indoor hard courts

-          7 covered clay courts

-          1 football pitch

-          7 outdoor padel courts

-          6 indoor padel courts

-          1 Padbol court

-          2 squash courts

-          1 semi-Olympic swimming pool

-          1 outdoor pool

-          Fitness Centre

-          Spa and aesthetics centre

MALLORCA, SPAIN and NEW YORK, NY -- (March 26, 2021) – The Rafa Nadal Academy (RNA), today announced it reached an agreement with the Athena group to expand its developmental tennis program in the United States by offering tennis camps in two key markets. Athena has partnered with the leader in tennis programming to bring the Rafa Nadal Academy methodology to both junior players and adults at the state-of the-art facilities of the Roxbury Latin School, Boston (June 14 – 19) and the Convent of The Sacred Heart, Greenwich (June 21 – July 3).

The camps will be led by official Rafa Nadal Academy coaches and offer exclusive tennis coaching to boys and girls ages 8 to 18 using the same methodology and training that is used at the Academy in Mallorca, Spain. Adults will also have an opportunity to receive coaching in small groups. With the popularity of tennis on the rise the timing could not be better.

"We are delighted to partner with Athena to expand our camp presence in the US and to bring our methodology to local players. Building upon the success of our academy in Spain this will be a great way for American players to get a taste of our training methodology and values and support the growth of tennis" said Toni Nadal, Tennis Director of the Rafa Nadal Academy.

"The Rafa Nadal Academy represents the perfect tennis camp partner. Not only will players improve tennis skills but they will benefit from unique off court training and methodology that is not available anywhere else," said Marta Ramos, President of Athena. "We are honored to partner with the Rafa Nadal Academy and initiate this exciting development for the sport of tennis in the US.”

Space on this summer’s camps is limited and available on a first come first served basis. For more information please visit:

Athena.rafanadalacademycamps.com

About the Athena Group

The Athena group brings over 20 years of experience in providing unique youth sports opportunities both in the US and overseas. Athena has partnered leading sporting organizations such as FC Barcelona, Juventus, Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid as well as many of the world’s leading schools and universities to provide exclusive programming not available anywhere else.

About Rafa Nadal Academy

The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar is one of the world's leading tennis centres. The Academy boasts state-of-the-art facilities, modern infrastructure and a team of experienced professionals who enable the implementation of sports and academic programmes based on teaching excellence. The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar is located in Manacor, Rafa's native town. It is an ideal location as it is just 10 minutes from the coast and 35 minutes from Palma de Mallorca, whose international airport is very well connected with all European countries. The essential goal of this project created by Rafa Nadal and his whole team is education through sport using sporting and academic programmes that focus positively on personal development and comprehensive education of the players.

Contact: Marta Ramos, Director

Athena Group

212 796 8350

athena@rafanadalacademycamp.com

The two organisations, which share values such as tolerance, respect and integrity, have struck a three-year alliance which will include joint events, educational projects and an international strategy

Madrid, 22 February 2021. LaLiga and the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (RNA) have signed a framework collaboration agreement to share experience and knowledge and mutually reinforce the reputation of both brands nationally and internationally. The alliance, which covers the next three years, will see the organisations offer two-way support and launch a series of joint projects and initiatives.

This agreement is based on the values shared by the two organisations which have proven fundamental to their success: hard work, tolerance, respect, integrity and commitment, among others. These values are instilled in young people by LaLiga with projects such as the Values School and Future Fan, as well as the Integrity Talks given to players at LaLiga's offices. The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar focuses on promoting and fostering these same values which form the basis of its teaching method, both in terms of technique and in terms of sporting strategy and physical training.

In the words of LaLiga President, Javier Tebas: "Our alliance with the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar represents another step forward in our bid to expand the world of sport. Rafa and his team will help to promote the values that are fundamental to us and to give even greater visibility to the LaLiga brand."

Meanwhile, Rafa Nadal assured: "Since we opened the Academy in 2016, we’ve grown consistently both nationally and internationally, and we believe that this collaboration with LaLiga will be of great value to us. Our teams have been working together for some time now on some very exciting projects which I hope we’ll see come to fruition soon. I’m sure that this partnership between the two brands will be very positive”.

Joint events and educational projects, among other activations

The initiatives that will be carried out over the next three years include holding a range of competitions at the facilities of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, such as a LaLiga Promises tournament (Under-12s) and the hosting of one of the stages of LaLiga Genuine Santander, the competition for people with intellectual disabilities launched by the LaLiga Foundation and the clubs. Also forecast is the possibility of LaLiga creating a temporary travelling exhibition at the Rafa Nadal Museum.

In addition, there are plans to launch joint educational activities such as teaching some of the MBA credits for the LaLiga Business School at RNA facilities.

Another of the projects under consideration is the partial or full hosting of LaLiga Summer Camps at the headquarters of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar and/or at a new LaLiga site that will open soon in Madrid. The two organisations are also evaluating the possibility of creating a joint programme including football, tennis and languages for all attendees.

International strategy

The international impact of this framework collaboration agreement can be seen in some of the initiatives included in the deal. Among them is the possibility of holding joint events in strategic territories for both organisations.

Furthermore, LaLiga will make its network of international offices available to RNA in order to collaborate in extending the international reach of the academy and enhancing its visibility in new territories.

These are just a few of the activations which will be carried out over the next three years by the two organisations. LaLiga and the Rafa Nadal Academy are confident that the project will be able to continue transforming and expanding over time, taking on new commitments and creating new opportunities for collaboration.

About LaLiga

LaLiga is a global, innovative and socially responsible organisation, a leader in the leisure and entertainment sector. It is a private sports association composed of the 20 teams in LaLiga Santander and 22 in LaLiga SmartBank, responsible for the organisation of these national professional football competitions. In the 2019/2020 season, LaLiga reached more than 2.8 billion people globally. With headquarters in Madrid (Spain), it is present in 41 countries through 11 offices and 44 delegates. The association carries out its social action through its Foundation and is the world's first professional football league with a league for intellectually challenged footballers: LaLiga Genuine Santander.

To mark the start of the Grand Slam season, the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar has opened a new space on its premises dedicated to the Australian Open.

Located in the Sports Café restaurant, the space dedicated to the AO will be an ideal spot to enjoy the first big tournament of the tennis season.

Presiding over the space is an image of the prizegiving ceremony following the 2017 final, in which Rod Laver, one of the best players of all time, presented the champion and runner-up, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, with their trophies after an epic duel that went to the Swiss player in the fifth set.

In this area of the Academy, designed for the relaxation of players and fans alike, some of the iconic Australian Open images, such as its centre court, the emblematic Rod Laver Arena, are represented. As well as Rafa Nadal (2009 champion) and Roger Federer (6-time winner of the AO), Novak Djokovic, who has won the tournament 8 times, is also included in the space.