Rafael Nadal makes humongous announcement about his academy three months into his retirement

Rafael Nadal founded his academy in 2016 in Manacor, Mallorca and it has now grown to have its seventh Tennis Center.

Rafael Nadal makes humongous announcement about his academy three months into his retirement

Rafael Nadal and his new Tennis Center (via X/Rafael Nadal Academy)

Since Rafael Nadal retired from professional tennis, he has engaged in other business ventures. The former World No.1 is now set to expand the Rafael Nadal Academy project which will see a new Rafael Nadal Tennis Center open in Marbella. The center will be the seventh sports complex created by Spaniards.

Nadal achieved an illustrious career, winning titles and breaking records. He continued with that in his business. The Spaniard founded the Rafael Nadal Academy in 2016 in Manacor, Mallorca. It has become a global hub for young tennis talent, providing a high-performance training program alongside academic education.

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The aforementioned seventh Rafael Nadal Tennis Center boasts seven clay tennis courts, 2-panel courts with ocean views, and a pro shop with Nike and Babolat clothing and accessories. The goal of the new center is to provide high-quality training to young tennis players and a place where successful experiences are acquired.

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Nadal, who has shaped the sport and, more importantly, brought millions of fans to love it, is now spearheading a new revolution with his academy. He revealed in a statement that he’s happy to announce the seventh Rafael Nadal Tennis Center.

I am very happy that we officially announce the birth of a new Rafa Nadal Tennis Center in Marbella, as this also consolidates the project of expanding our methodology. I am sure that fans of this sport will really enjoy our courses and these wonderful facilities.

Rafael Nadal said via Rafael Nadal Academy

Nadal retired from tennis at the Davis Cup Final in Malaga last year. The 22-time Grand Slam winner achieved one of the greatest feats in tennis by winning a record 14 Roland Garros titles. He also won a total of 92 tour-level career titles.

Bernard Tomic believes no player will replace Rafael Nadal even in 100 years to come

Despite Rafael Nadal retiring last year, his influence in the sport is still being much appreciated. The Spaniard, who has been hailed for humble character and approachability, has earned a lot of praise from younger and older players in the circuit. Also for winning 14 Roland Garros titles. The latest among them is Bernard Tomic, who faced Nadal thrice and never won any of their meetings.

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Rafael Nadal (Image via ATP/X)

The Australian was asked I a recent interview whether there can be any player who will replace Nadal. The 32-year-old revealed that even in the next 100 or 200 years no player will achieve Nadal’s height.

There will never be a Rafa again, you know? What he did in our sport is too good. I think no one for the next 100, 200 years is gonna win that many French Opens and this is an incredible person, so great success for him, right?

Bernard Tomic told Sportskeeda

However, Tomic was dubbed to be one of the biggest stars of the sport but, for the majority of the last decade have dropped to playing in the ITF and ATP Challenger. He struggled with injuries early in his career which led to the downward slope.