Rafael Nadal opens up about ‘amazing project’ which he ‘never thought’ he’d do after retirement
Rafael Nadal, who retired at the 2024 Davis Cup revealed what convinced him to be a part of a new project.
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Netflix has announced a documentary on Rafael Nadal which promises to give unprecedented access to Nadal’s life and career, including his final years before he hung up his racket. Nadal has now revealed how he never thought he would be the subject of a Netflix documentary.
The Spaniard previously decided not to be a part of Netflix’s Break Point docuseries. But he revealed what convinced him to share details about his personal life, as he was convinced that the final product of the documentary would be amazing.
I never thought I’d do something like this, but I got a call from David Ellison and with his words together with an amazing project they put in front of my eyes, it really convinced me this was the right thing to do. Everyone will be able to see how my life has been during my tennis career and particularly in this very last year I had. It will also show how my life and my tennis career developed through the years.
Rafael Nadal said (via Netflix)
The 22-time Grand Slam champion injured his hip at the 2023 Australian Open and made his comeback earlier in 2024 but injury again forced him to be on the sidelines for a few more months until the clay season.
He played a handful of matches on the clay swing and announced in October about his retirement. His last match was against Botic van de Zandschulp in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in November.
Sumit Nagal reacts to Rafael Nadal’s retirement
Indian tennis ace Sumit Nagal revealed he had sensed that Rafael Nadal would soon call time on his career. Nagal, whose idol was Nadal while growing up said the 38-year-old made a huge impact and will be missed.
Not easy but you know in men’s tennis you kind of sense that the time is coming close, unfortunately. So we kind of knew it was coming soon…for like how much he was struggling and going through last two three years. I think it was the right time to call..especially to play in Spain in front of his people.
Sumit Nagal told Firstpost
The 27-year-old, who is currently a World No. 98, is still searching for his first ATP title and was 5-16 in 2024. He last participated at the Montemar Challenger where he lost his opening round match to Edas Butvilas in straight sets.
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