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Rafa Nadal Returns to Court After Two Years
Rafa Nadal returns to tennis court for the first time in nearly two years to celebrate his academy's tenth anniversary.
In brief
Rafa Nadal returns to tennis court for the first time in nearly two years to celebrate his academy's tenth anniversary. Rafa Nadal will play at the Rafa Nadal Academy Slam on October 3, 2026, nearly two years after retiring from professional tennis. Originally reported by SI Mexico.
Rafa Nadal returns to court
Rafa Nadal will return to a tennis court on October 3, 2026, nearly two years after retiring from professional tennis.
Celebrating a decade of the academy
The event marks the tenth anniversary of the Rafa Nadal Academy, which began in Manacor, Mallorca in 2016.
Nadal shares court with former rivals
Nadal, a winner of 14 Roland Garros and 22 Grand Slam titles, will play alongside former rivals and friends.
First court appearance since 2024
This will be Nadal's first appearance on a court since his professional retirement in November 2024.
Academy's impact on players
The academy has trained players who later reached the top of the ATP rankings, including Casper Ruud and Alexandra Eala.
The Rafa Nadal Academy Slam
The event celebrates the tenth anniversary of the academy while marking Nadal's return to tennis after nearly two years.
The big picture
Rafa Nadal will play at the Rafa Nadal Academy Slam on October 3, 2026, nearly two years after retiring from professional tennis.
