Stupa officially becomes the new padel ambassador of the Rafa Nadal Academy!
“Stupa” ambassador of the padel section
The 28-year-old Argentinian, world number 5 and finalist of the P1 Riyadh alongside his new teammate, the Spaniard Juan Lebrón , was presented this week as the padel ambassador of the Rafael Nadal Academy , founded by tennis legend Rafael Nadal .
Already a member of the academy's “family”, Stupa had notably represented the team Rafael Nadal Academy during the pre-season tournament, the Hexagon Cup in Madrid, where he reached the final alongside Alex Ruiz .
Rafael Nadal Academy Padel
The academy founded by the Spanish legend Rafa Nadal is a structure dedicated to tennis that has also developed into padel. Located in Manacor on the island of Majorca in Spain, the native land of Nadal , this academy offers high-level sports facilities and a professional framework for athletes and young players, both on and off the field.
The facilities offered :
- Hosting : juniors and adult residence
- Restaurant
- health and wellbeing : spa, sports clinic
- Tennis and padel courts
- Rafael Nadal Museum
- Professional installations : meetings, seminars, exhibitions
- School
The academy plays an increasingly important role in world padel. It will also host part of the first edition of the FIP Pairs World Cup au Kuwait this summer, thanks to its academy located on site.
A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!
































































































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