Rafael Nadal has already announced his latest retirement project.
Rafael Nadal’s career and farewell season will be featured in a new Netflix docuseries (Image: Getty)
Rafael Nadal has admitted that his new post-tennis project was an unexpected one.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion will be the subject of a new Netflix documentary series chronicling his career and attempts to return in 2024 before retiring.
Announcing his as-yet-untitled docuseries, Nadal said he “never thought” he’d do anything like it before being convinced.
A month after Nadal retired, Netflix took to social media to announce a new documentary series focusing on his life and career. “Every ending has a beginning,” the video teaser read.
The streaming service has promised “unprecedented access with Nadal throughout his comeback to competitive play in the 2024 season after sitting out much of 2023 due to injury.”
They will also show “never-before-seen material from Nadal’s personal archive”. It’s a big move for the Spaniard, who previously chose not to get involved in Netflix’s tennis series Break Point, which lasted for two seasons.
The former world No. 1 has now confessed that he never expected to give so much access into his personal life.
Rafael Nadal admitted it wasn’t always easy for him and his family to let the cameras in (Image: Getty
“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.
“Everyone will be able to see how my life has been during my tennis career and particularly in this very last year I had. It will also show how my life and my tennis career developed through the years.
“I am sure the final product, the docuseries, will be amazing and that it will be seen around the world.”
The Spaniard also thanked his family and rivals for getting involved, admitting it was difficult at times.