The Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca, one of the world’s premier tennis training centers, suffered significant flood damage after a powerful storm struck parts of Spain. Photos shared by the academy’s social media show the state-of-the-art facility underwater, with courts and training grounds heavily impacted. The academy, established in 2016 by tennis legend Rafael Nadal, is renowned for its cutting-edge training programs and dedicated coaches, many of whom have supported Nadal throughout his career.
The academy’s team expressed gratitude on social media, writing, “Thank you all for your heartfelt messages after the enormous storm… the important thing is that we’re all safe and working hard to restore normalcy at the academy.” They also extended thanks to local emergency responders and the academy’s maintenance crew for their efforts to manage the situation.
Muchas gracias a todos por vuestros mensajes de cariño tras la enorme 🌨️.
Lo importante es que todos estamos bien y trabajando para recuperar lo antes posible la vida normal en la academia ¡Gracias a @BombersdeMca y a los equipazos de mantenimiento por vuestro esfuerzo! 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Vcaziw5p6w
— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) October 28, 2024
Opened as an inspiration center for budding tennis players, the academy has faced weather challenges in the past but remains committed to delivering world-class training experiences. With repair work already underway, the academy hopes to resume regular operations soon, allowing athletes and staff to return to their training routines.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently the world no.153, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he lost to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
At present, during this year Nadal has achieved a 12-7 match record. Rafael Nadal’s best result of the current year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Rafael Nadal |
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Rafael Nadal in 2024
Currently the world no.153, the Spaniard played his last match on the 29th of July when he capitulated to world no.4 Novak Djokovic 6-1 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard has a compiled 12-7 match record. Rafael Nadal’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the final in Bastad.
Rafael Nadal |
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