Rafael Nadal to play exhibition matches in Mallorca
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal will take part in a series of exhibition matches at his academy in Manacor on the island of Mallorca, Spain. The events will be held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Rafa Nadal Academy, Asharq Al-Awsat reports.
Matches at the academy
The academy confirmed that 40-year-old Nadal will play on court in front of spectators for the first time since ending his career in 2024. He will take part in a series of exhibition matches alongside prominent tennis figures.
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The organizers promise to announce the names of the other participants in the coming days. According to the academy, they will include Nadal's rivals and friends who accompanied him throughout his career.
Nadal's career
Over a career spanning more than 20 years, Nadal won 22 Grand Slam titles. He won the French Open 14 times. Nadal was considered a specialist on clay courts.