Nadal set for exhibition return to mark Rafa Nadal Academy’s 10th anniversary

Rafael Nadal will return to the court for a series of exhibition matches at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca to mark its 10th anniversary. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Retired Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal will return to the court for exhibition matches as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca.

The academy confirmed on Wednesday that the 40-year-old will play in front of a crowd for the first time since ending his professional career.

Nadal, who retired in November 2024 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles, will take part in a series of exhibition matches at his academy in his hometown of Manacor.

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The academy said several well-known names from the sport would also feature in the event.

The remaining players are expected to be announced in the coming days and will include some of Nadal’s former rivals and friends who were part of his career.

Nadal established himself as one of the greatest players in tennis history during a career that spanned more than two decades.

The exhibition event will give fans another opportunity to watch Nadal on court after his retirement from competitive tennis.