Rafa Nadal receives a replica of the Roland-Garros sculpture

30.03.2023

Rafa Nadal received today at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar a replica of the sculpture that was exhibited at Roland Garros in May 2021.

All sports fans will be able to enjoy this work of art during their visit to the museum.

Rafa Nadal received today at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar a replica of the sculpture that was exhibited at Roland Garros in May 2021.

Gilles Moretton, President of the French Tennis Federation, and Amelie Mauresmo, Director of Roland-Garros, were responsible for presenting the replica, having traveled to Spain to present it to Rafa himself.

This replica (1/10 scale of the original work) has been placed in a very special location within the Rafa Nadal Museum, where all the trophies that Rafa Nadal has won throughout his career are housed.

“Roland-Garros is the most important venue in my sporting career, and that’s why I was so excited to have a statue there. Being able to have this replica here, in my home, in the Museum, and in facilities that are so special to me, my family, and my team, is something special. I’m very grateful to everyone who made it possible, and it’s on display here, alongside my trophies, for anyone who can come and see it,” Rafa himself said during the event.

Amelie Mauresmo and Gilles Moretton also had the opportunity to visit the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar facilities and learn more about how the high-performance center in Rafa’s hometown works with young players. Following the visit to the facilities, and as expected, a luncheon was held at the Roland-Garros Restaurant, a gastronomic space themed around the French Grand Slam located within the academy itself and decorated with images of some of the most important tennis players in the history of the tournament, such as Steffi Graff, Chris Evert, Bjön Borg, and Rafa Nadal himself.

Amelie Mauresmo, Director of Roland-Garros, summed up her visit to Manacor: “The values and spirit of the Academy are a reflection of the man Rafa is. Humility, education, and hard work are values he embodies more than anyone. He always has the desire to pass them on. The players at the Academy are in very good hands, and on a personal level, I am happy to have been able to share these privileged moments of exchange with Rafa.”

For his part, the President of the French Tennis Federation, Gilles Moretton, emphasized the unique synergy that exists between Rafa and the Parisian Grand Slam: “Roland Garros and Rafa Nadal have enjoyed a privileged and special relationship for many years, and today we fully understand his values and those of his academy. We have always had constructive conversations and shared experiences with Rafa to advance the game of tennis; it is an honor to have an ambassador for our sport like him. Today, thanks to the shared will of all, Roland Garros and Rafael Nadal have become indivisible.”

Starting today, all sports fans can enjoy this iconic work of art during their visit to the museum.