Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy Marbella, Spain.
A new Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy is set to be established in Marbella, situated within a hotel and comprising nine courts. This will mark the seventh center of the brand and will include a modest exhibition showcasing various trophies that the tennis player has earned during his career.
Rafa Nadal is once again focusing on Marbella. This city on the Costa del Sol will host a new initiative related to his sports brand, the ‘Rafa Nadal Tennis Center.’ The facility will feature nine courts and will mark the seventh center affiliated with the former tennis champion.
The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar has made an announcement regarding the establishment of a new sports center. This facility, designed based on the training methodology of the renowned former Spanish tennis player and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal, will be situated within the Hotel Don Carlos in Marbella, which is presently undergoing renovations.
The ‘Rafa Nadal Tennis Center’ will feature a total of seven clay courts and two padel courts, all offering views of the sea. Furthermore, the facility will house a store selling Nike and Babolat apparel and accessories, as well as a small exhibition showcasing various trophies that Nadal has earned during his illustrious career in sports.
The Rafa Nadal Club in Málaga is approaching its final phase, as it will secure the desired location along the west coast. The inauguration is planned for 2025, coinciding with the reopening of the Hotel Don Carlos. This renowned establishment, recognized as one of the city’s five-star hotels, is presently undergoing renovations and expansions.
Rafa Nadal has reportedly conveyed his “great pleasure” in revealing the inauguration of a new Tennis Center, stating that it reinforces the expansion initiative of their methodology within Spain. He further expressed confidence that sports enthusiasts will thoroughly appreciate the programs and the exceptional facilities offered.
Albert Tomas, the CEO of Selenta Group, which owns the Don Carlos Hotel in Marbella, emphasized that “the integration of our luxurious amenities, gourmet dining, and the newly established Rafa Nadal Tennis Center positions Don Carlos Marbella as an exceptional destination for tennis enthusiasts and discerning travelers.”
The facility is set to open this summer, marking the establishment of the seventh Rafa Nadal Tennis Center, following the launches in Costa Mujeres (Mexico), Sani (Greece), and Hong Kong. These four centers will complement the existing academies in Manacor and Kuwait, as well as the newly introduced Rafa Nadal Tennis Program in Egypt.
Nadal´s Other Ventures on the Costa del Sol.
This initiative in the province coincides with the imminent opening of the Rafa Nadal Club in Málaga city, which is approaching completion. The development is expected to attract an investment exceeding €20 million from Sierra Blanca Estates and will be constructed on the current site of the tennis center adjacent to the Martín Carpena, which has been under the management of Serveo for several years.
Additionally, Rafael Nadal is set to initiate two projects on the Costa del Sol in collaboration with Sierra Blanca Estates. Several months ago, the partnership between these two entities and businessman Abel Matutes was revealed, aiming to enhance residential development in Marbella and Estepona.