{"id":3993,"date":"2024-11-24T03:22:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-24T03:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=3993"},"modified":"2024-11-24T03:22:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T03:22:26","slug":"rafael-nadal-makes-first-move-after-tennis-retirement-as-statement-is-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=3993","title":{"rendered":"Rafael Nadal makes first move after tennis retirement as statement is released"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Rafael Nadal has wasted no time in making a major move just days after retiring from tennis with his hotel chain, ZEL Born, announcing a new location for one of their hotels<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33861875\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/incoming\/article33861875.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n615\/0_GettyImages-2164088665.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/incoming\/article33861875.ece\/ALTERNATES\/r250\/0_GettyImages-2164088665.jpg 250w, https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/incoming\/article33861875.ece\/ALTERNATES\/r500\/0_GettyImages-2164088665.jpg 500w, https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/incoming\/article33861875.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200d\/0_GettyImages-2164088665.jpg 1000w\" alt=\"Rafael Nadal makes first move after tennis retirement as statement is released\" width=\"160\" height=\"90\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rafael Nadal called time on his 23-year tennis career earlier this week<\/p><\/div>\n<nav><\/nav>\n<p>Just days after hanging up his tennis racket, Rafael Nadal has revealed the new location of his hotel chain.<\/p>\n<p>The tennis legend played his final match on Tuesday (November 19) following a singles defeat by Dutch player Botic van de Zandschlup.<\/p>\n<p>His retirement was confirmed after Spain&#8217;s doubles loss to the Netherlands, with Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers succumbing to Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof, who is also retiring this week.<\/p>\n<p>Not one to rest on his laurels, the 38-year-old quickly announced major plans for his hotel chain, ZEL Born, revealing a new location in the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n<p>Nadal co-founded the chain with Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Melia Hotels International, last year. Their vision was inspired by traditional Mediterranean homes and their outdoor culture.<\/p>\n<section data-ad-dockable=\"true\" data-embed-group=\"read-more\" data-embed-items=\"2\" data-redesign-embed=\"true\"><\/section>\n<p>The luxurious ZEL Punta Cana, their first hotel outside Spain, will be located on Cortecito Beach. The stunning spot on the Bavaro coast is a dream destination for any holidaymaker looking to enjoy sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. The hotel, boasting 190 rooms, is the third of its kind, following the opening of ZEL Mallorca last year and ZEL Costa Brava earlier this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Escarrer shared his vision, crafted with Nadal, on why the Caribbean was their top choice for business expansion. &#8220;We consider ZEL to be a true Mediterranean embassy and we hope to introduce our lifestyle experience in Punta Cana,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Together with Rafa, we decided to embark on this adventure to share our laid-back values and warm culture with our guests from around the world. The Caribbean is a charming destination that perfectly complements the ZEL brand, creating a holiday retreat unlike any other.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-redesign-embed=\"true\">\n<figure data-orientation=\"landscape\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34171999\"><\/figure>\n<p>The 38-year-old retired from tennis earlier this week after Spain&#8217;s elimination from the Davis Cup (<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/article34171999.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Davis-Cup-Final-Netherlands-v-Spain-Quarter-Final.jpg\" alt=\"Rafael Nadal\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Image: Getty))<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Guests at the resort will have no shortage of activities to indulge in, including unwinding at the spa, taking a dip in one of the two swimming pools, or joining yoga sessions in &#8216;The Studios&#8217; three spaces dedicated to wellness, fitness, and training. Tennis enthusiasts will appreciate Nadal&#8217;s touch with five tennis courts available, while golfers can hit the fairways at Cocotal Country Club&#8217;s golf course.<\/p>\n<p>ZEL Hotels has ambitious plans, with an urban hotel set to open on Madrid&#8217;s Gran Via and ventures into Mexico on the horizon. 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