Netflix has announced an exciting new project: a docuseries focusing on the legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal. Partnering with Skydance Sports, the series will offer an unprecedented look into Nadal’s final season in 2024 and his remarkable career development.
The docuseries, yet to be named, will be directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Zach Heinzerling and produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Jon Weinbach. It will feature unseen footage from Nadal’s personal archives, providing an intimate glimpse into his life both on and off the court.
Nadal, who retired in November 2024 after a storied career that included 22 Grand Slam titles and a record 14 French Open wins, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. “I never thought I’d do something like this, but I got a call from David Ellison and with his words together with an amazing project they put in front of my eyes, it really convinced me this was the right thing to do,” Nadal said.
The series will showcase Nadal’s efforts to return to the court after a lengthy injury, his final Grand Slam match at Roland Garros, and his participation in the Paris Olympics. It will also highlight his journey from a young tennis prodigy to one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Netflix has been expanding its sports-themed programming, and this docuseries is a testament to their commitment to bringing compelling sports stories to their audience. With the success of previous tennis docuseries like “Break Point” and “The Netflix Slam,” this new project is highly anticipated by fans and sports enthusiasts alike.
He rewrote tennis history. Now it’s time for him to tell his own story. A Rafael Nadal documentary reflecting on the milestones that defined him and the final chapter of his legendary journey is coming to Netflix. pic.twitter.com/CakipWiypL
— Netflix (@netflix) December 18, 2024
