A documentary series about Rafael Nadal is currently in the works over at Netflix and Skydance Sports.
According to Variety, the upcoming docuseries will be helmed by Oscar nominee Zach Heinzerling and cover the Spanish tennis legend’s final 2024 season after sitting a majority of the 2023 season due to injury. The untitled docu is set to “spotlight Nadal’s sterling career, as well as his life off-the-court, showcasing never-before-seen material from Nadal’s personal archive and featuring landmark access with the tennis star, his family and his close circle of coaches and advisors.”
“I never thought I’d do something like this, but I got a call from David Ellison and with his words together with an amazing project they put in front of my eyes, it really convinced me this was the right thing to do,” Nadal said in a statement. “I am sure the final product, the docuseries, will be amazing and that it will be seen around the world.”
“Rafael Nadal stands as one of the most influential and greatest figures in the history of sports,” said Diego Ávalos, Netflix’s VP of content for Spain, Portugal and the Nordics. “We are excited to present his remarkable story to our members, offering an intimate glimpse into his journey to cement his legacy to become the legend he is today.”
The now-retired former World No. 1 played professional tennis for 23 years and took home a whopping 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, winning 14 of those during the French Open. He is one of the four men in history to achieve the Career Grand Slam, winning all four (including the US Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open).
Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.
