Rafael Nadal had a special visitor at his academy recently—a popular Spanish singer and popstar, Aitana. The Catalan artist visited Nadal’s academy in Mallorca, where she had the unique opportunity to hit a few balls with the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
Aitana shared her excitement and nerves about the experience on her social media, likening it to the anxiety she feels before performing at major concerts like those held at Bernabeu. She humorously teased in her post, “If you want to see me beat Rafa Nadal, wait for the end hahahahahaha ✌️ (I admit he might have let me win, or maybe not, who knows… hahahahahaha 🤓). Thank you for this day Rafa @rafaelnadal <3 and also to @mariabel_nadal and the whole family. You are all great examples, and I admire you all very much.”
Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal remains intensely focused on his training in Spain, gearing up for his final Olympic Games on the clay courts of Roland Garros in Paris. He will compete in both singles and doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz. Videos of Nadal’s rigorous training sessions serve as a clear message to his competitors—he is determined to overcome any challenges that come his way in the French capital.
Reflecting on the broader tennis landscape, Garbine Muguruza recently praised the legendary trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic during an interview with the Spanish program “El Larguero”. She highlighted their unparalleled contributions to the sport, noting that their achievements have set exceptionally high standards that are difficult for others to match. Muguruza expressed admiration for Federer and Nadal, but she asserted that Djokovic’s accomplishments might place him as the best among them, emphasizing his friendly demeanor off the court as well.