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Alina Korneeva continues her unstoppable run at the end of the season. The young Russian player, a former junior Grand Slam champion, captured the ITF W75 title in Bratislava after defeating Czech player Lucie Havlickova 7-6, 7-5 in a thrilling final that confirmed her outstanding form. With this victory, Korneeva — who trains at theContinue reading “Korneeva reigns in Bratislava and claims her third title of the year”
Category Archives: RAFA NADAL ACADEMY BY MOVISTAR
Rafa Nadal awarded honorary doctorate by the University of Salamanca
Rafa Nadal has become the first athlete ever to be awarded an honorary doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) by the University of Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain. The 22-time Grand Slam champion received this distinction for his “resilience, humility, discipline, effort, and teamwork,” and described it, in his own words, as “an unforgettable day.” TheContinue reading “Rafa Nadal awarded honorary doctorate by the University of Salamanca
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Gustavo Marcaccio, new tennis director of the Rafa Nadal Academy: “Following Rafa’s passion will be our biggest challenge”
The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar begins a new stage in the tennis area with the incorporation of Gustavo Marcaccio as the new director. With his appointment and on the eve of celebrating its ninth anniversary, the Academy reinforces its commitment to keep alive the legacy of Rafa Nadal both in Manacor and in theContinue reading “Gustavo Marcaccio, new tennis director of the Rafa Nadal Academy: “Following Rafa’s passion will be our biggest challenge””
The Rafa Nadal Academy strengthens its medical department with the arrival of Rafael Maymó through its partnership with Quirónsalud
The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar takes a key step forward in its commitment to excellence in health and sports performance with the addition of Rafael Maymó, Rafa Nadal’s personal physiotherapist for more than 18 years, to its team of advisors. The Rafa Nadal Academy will now count on Maymó, who joins the advisory teamContinue reading “The Rafa Nadal Academy strengthens its medical department with the arrival of Rafael Maymó through its partnership with Quirónsalud”
The Enrique Esteire Open returns to the Rafa Nadal Academy from October 7 to 10
From October 7 to 10, 2025, the Enrique Esteire Perla in Memoriam Association will turn the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar into the international epicenter of wheelchair tennis with a new edition of the Enrique Esteire Open — a tournament that is steadily establishing itself as one of the must-attend stops on the international calendar.Continue reading “The Enrique Esteire Open returns to the Rafa Nadal Academy from October 7 to 10”
Abedallah Shelbayh crowned in Las Vegas, capping off a great weekend for the Rafa Nadal Academy
Abedallah Shelbayh was crowned champion of the ATP Challenger in Las Vegas after defeating American Alex Rybakov 6-2, 6-4 in one hour and 16 minutes, rounding off a successful weekend for the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar players following Martín Landaluce’s triumph at the Challenger in Orléans. The 21-year-old Jordanian player showed great solidity fromContinue reading “Abedallah Shelbayh crowned in Las Vegas, capping off a great weekend for the Rafa Nadal Academy”
Martín Landaluce claims his second Challenger title and closes in on his career-high ATP ranking
Martín Landaluce has added a second ATP Challenger trophy to his résumé after being crowned champion in Orléans. The 19-year-old, a product of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, defeated the tournament’s top seed, Belgian player Raphael Collignon, in the final, coming from behind after dropping the opening set (6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3). The Orléans titleContinue reading “Martín Landaluce claims his second Challenger title and closes in on his career-high ATP ranking”
Gijón will host for the first time a Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group event.
The city of Gijón will host for the first time a Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group event from October 3 to 5. The event, which will take place at VADE4 PADEL INDOOR, combines competition, leisure, fun and values and is part of an amateur padel circuit that last year brought togetherContinue reading “Gijón will host for the first time a Rafa Nadal Academy Padel Tour by The Adecco Group event.”
From Dreams to Success: Daniel Rincón, a Role Model for Young Players in the Rafa Nadal Academy Annual Program
Daniel Rincón’s journey at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar reflects the very essence of the Academy: turning passion and hard work into a personal success story that inspires the next generation. The Spanish player began his development at the Rafa Nadal Academy as part of the Annual Program, a project that combines elite tennisContinue reading “From Dreams to Success: Daniel Rincón, a Role Model for Young Players in the Rafa Nadal Academy Annual Program”
Rafa Nadal at the Laver Cup: Three moments of tennis history
The names of Rafa Nadal and the Laver Cup will always be linked. The 22-time Grand Slam champion took part three times (2017, 2019 and 2022), leaving moments that transcend the sport. In this team competition – where Europe and the Rest of the World face each other – Rafa not only shone for hisContinue reading “Rafa Nadal at the Laver Cup: Three moments of tennis history”
