Rafael Nadal to return for exhibition at Rafa Nadal Academy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Rafael Nadal will make his first appearance since retiring at an exhibition event next month. Scheduled for October 3 in Manacor, Mallorca, the event celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Rafa Nadal Academy, founded in 2016. Nadal retired after competing in the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, where he represented Spain. The full lineup for the exhibition is yet to be announced, but several of Nadal's friends and former rivals are expected to participate.
- •Event takes place on October 3 at Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca.
- •Nadal retired after the 2024 Davis Cup Finals representng Spain.
- •The exhibition celebrates the academy's 10th anniversary.
- •Other notable players from the academy include Casper Ruud and Alexandra Eala.
- •The full lineup for the exhibition is still to be confirmed.
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