Netflix has released an official teaser and premiere date for Rafa, a new docuseries chronicling the career of tennis great Rafael Nadal.
Offering rare access and unseen footage, the series dives into his final year on tour, unpacking the physical toll, personal moments and legacy behind one of sport’s most enduring champions.
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Behind the titles, the records, and the victories, there is a story that has never been told.
Netflix has unveiled the release date, teaser, and first-look images of Rafa, a documentary series about Rafael Nadal, which will premiere on Netflix on May 29.
Rafael Nadal off court with family, as Rafa reveals the personal side of a career defined by sacrifice and success (image – supplied)
The series offers never-before-seen archival footage and exclusive access to the tennis champion, his family, and his inner circle during Nadal’s final year on the ATP Tour in 2024.
Over four episodes, the series provides an intimate and deeply human portrait of one of the greatest legends in sport.
Rafa retraces Nadal’s remarkable journey with cinematic scope, combining testimonies from those who know him best—on and off the court—with unseen moments that reveal what lies behind the legend.
From his beginnings at just three years old to his return to competition in 2024, the documentary not only shows the evolution of a champion, but also the physical and emotional toll that has shaped his path, as he faces time and again Nadal’s most constant rival: his own body. Rafa spotlights a candid and vulnerable superstar, and each episode goes beyond tennis to explore the life, story, and legacy of an unparalleled icon.
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The series also features some of the most prominent figures in world tennis, including Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and John McEnroe, as well as testimonies from his team, family, and close circle, offering a comprehensive and unprecedented look at Nadal, his impact on the sport, and his influence beyond competition.
Emmy Award winner and Oscar nominee Zach Heinzerling (Stolen Youth, Cutie and the Boxer, McCartney 3,2,1) directs the series, which is produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Jon Weinbach for Skydance Sports.
Skydance Sports has produced major documentary series for Netflix, including in just this past year the Sports Emmy-nominated America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, WWE: Unreal, and ELWAY, as well as Emmy and PGA nominated AKA Charlie.
Rafa premieres on Netflix on May 29, with all four episodes available to stream.
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