Spanish legend Rafa Nadal brings his world-class training philosophy to the Costa del Sol.
Rafael Nadal continues to shape the future of tennis with the announcement of a new Rafa Nadal Tennis Center in Marbella. Set within the prestigious Hotel Don Carlos, the facility will feature seven clay courts, two padel courts, and world-class coaching programs tailored to players of all ages and levels. This expansion reinforces Nadal’s dedication to fostering talent beyond his competitive career, bringing his training methods to one of Spain’s most special tennis destinations.
The Marbella Center will offer a range of programs modeled after the training philosophy of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca. Players will have access to personalized coaching, high-performance training camps, and intensive programs designed to refine technique, strategy, and fitness. The integration of padel courts also acknowledges the rising popularity of the sport, making the center a versatile hub for racket sports enthusiasts.
This marks the fourth Rafa Nadal Tennis Center worldwide, joining locations in Mexico, Greece, and Hong Kong. Each center is designed to provide an elite-level training experience outside of Mallorca, allowing players worldwide to access Nadal’s proven methodologies. With Marbella’s ideal climate and luxurious setting, the new facility is poised to become a premier destination for tennis players seeking top-tier instruction in a world-class environment.
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Nadal building another tennis center isn’t just about expanding his brand. It’s about legacy. He’s not the kind of player who fades into the background after retirement, and this proves it. He wants his style of training, his work ethic, his relentless mentality to live on through the next generation. And let’s be honest, if you’re going to fine-tune your game, doing it on red clay in Marbella, with the sea breeze in the background, isn’t a bad way to do it.
