La Rafael Nadal Academy, founded in 2016 in Mallorca, is preparing to take a decisive step in its international expansion. Rafael Nadal has sold 44,9% shares of his academy to the investment company GPF Capital for an amount of 94,1 million, while retaining majority control of the institution.

A stated global ambition

Since its creation, the Rafa Nadal Academy has become a reference in the world of tennis, welcoming players in search of elite coaching. Already present at Kuwait, Greece and Mexico, it continues to develop and aims to conquer new territories. This agreement with GPF Capital should accelerate this dynamic and strengthen its influence internationally.

With this investment, GPF Capital brings “additional resources to modernize infrastructure and strengthen training programs.” Nadal, for his part, remains in charge and sees this new phase as an opportunity for sustainable growth.

An opportunity for padel?

If the academy has mainly marked the world of tennis, she also plays an active role in the development of padel, supporting some of the best players on the circuit and participating in events such as the Hexagon Cup. With this new strategic direction and the arrival of GPF Capital, it is possible that padel will gain even more momentum within the academy, through modernized infrastructures and increased visibility.

This development marks a turning in the history of the academy, which could soon establish itself as an essential training center, both in the tennis that in the paddle.

Source: Cinco Dias El Pais / Euro Weekly News

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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