The Rafa Nadal Adacemy by Movistar was the scene of the presentation day of the Tau Cerámica Mallorca Challenger, which will be held in these infrastructures of excellence from May 21 to 29.
Players in Mallorca
On the program for the day, a Pro Am in which some of the best players in the World Padel Tour, as well as former footballers, personalities such as Maribel Nadal, Francisco Sanz, president of the Balearic Padel Federation.
Javi Garrido, Rafa Méndez, Coki Nieto, Patri Martínez, Carolina Navarro, Mapi and Majo Sánchez Alayeto, Mari Carmen Villalba, Bea González, Sofi Saiz, Aranza Osoro and Lucía Sainz were able to tour the wonderful facilities of the complex and a guided tour of the Sports Museum where all the titles of Rafa Nadal rest, as well as other relics of athletes of different sports.
Nadal, both feet in padel
Rafa Nadal himself was responsible for inaugurating at home what will be the first tournament of the World Padel Tour organized at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar.
The most successful tennis player in Grand Chelem wanted to welcome in person the World Padel Tour, and some of the players who will be taking part in the tournament next month.
"THEracquet sports must work with a brotherly relationship”, explained Carlos Moya, the former player and current coach of Rafa Nadal.
"The Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar and the World Padel Tour strengthen their commitment to local, national and international padel and continue to support the growth of future stars.”, published the World Padel Tour.

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