Rafael Nadal has opened a new restaurant – Rolland Garros in Mallorca after his 21st Grand Slam victory in the 2022 Australian Open.
The restaurant is tied to Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar’s expansion bid and it honours legendary athletes.
Nadal won the Parisian Grand Slam a record 13 times, therefore, the eatery’s décor is reminiscent of that tournament.
There is a mural of four iconic champions in the 60-seat room, which includes Bjorn Borg and Steffi Graff, as well as the King of Clay himself.
Chris Evert, the seven-time champion, also graces the venue with her presence. In fact, he gave the project his enthusiastic endorsement on social media.
“I knew I liked you @Rafael Nadal,” she tweeted.
Chefs and dietitians worked together to create a special cuisine for Nadal, who was the restaurant’s very first diner.
Rafalel Nadal new restaurant Rolland Garros. Photo/FirstSportz
Rafael Nadal’s New Restaurant Rolland Garros
The restaurant will be for lunch and dinner, as well as a Sunday brunch on the menu.
In addition to the Roland Garros Restaurant, the Rafa Nadal Academy also has facilities dedicated to the Australian Open and the United States Open, which are currently in use.
There is an enchanting portrait of Nadal, Rod Laver and Roger Federer at the Australian Open-themed Sports Café. This section evokes great memories of a tough Australian Final in 2017 at the famous Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
Players can while away their morning while having a cup of coffee next to the mural which also includes Novak Djokovic.
With the help of Cristiano Ronaldo and Pau Gasol, Rafael Nadal is one of the owners of the Tatel Group, which has restaurants in Madrid and Los Angeles.
What Other Businesses Does Rafael Nadal Run?
Rafa Nadal Sports Center
Movistar, a subsidiary of his telecom sponsor Telefonica, helped Rafael Nadal construct a tennis academy in his hometown of Manacor in 2016.
As part of Rafael Nadal Sports Center, a residential sports complex for young talent that includes a school, the academy serves as an educational and training facility for children.
The sports center has 26 tennis courts (plus squash courts), a museum, a fitness centre with a spa and cafe, football fields, swimming pools, and more.
Yachts
To unwind in his spare time, purchased his first luxury Italian MCY 76 boat, which he eventually sold for $3 million.
He purchased a Sunreef Catamaran Yacht in 2020 to pursue his passion for sailing. In the business sense of it, Nadal makes quite an amount from his yachts.
Real Estate
The Spaniard has invested massively in the real estate business.
Besides, he purchased a 19th-century building in Madrid’s most desirable neighborhood for $30 million.
Rafael Nadal 2022 Australian Open Victory
Despite adding a Grand Slam to his titles, Australian Open 2022 champion Nadal says he is not frustrated or obsessed with how many of these wins he bags.
Nevertheless, the Spaniard says he wouldn’t mind retiring with the more Grand Slam title – besides the 21 he has hitherto.
Nadal’s victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final in Melbourne helped him surpass Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Grand Slams.
During a press conference at the Rafa Nadal Academy following his most recent triumph, Nadal shared his opinion on this subject.
“Do I want to be the one with the most Grand Slams? Yes, I do. Am I obsessed or frustrated by the idea of not being the one? Zero. I don’t think 21 will be enough to end being the one with the most Grand Slams,” he said.
He said playing Medvedev in the finals was hard enough because he was all nervous because it was a while before he played at this stage.
Nadal confessed he was unable to train properly three months prior to the Australian Open and this made him nervous.
But, it is an unforgettable experience.
Rafael Nadal beat Denis Shapovalov to sail through to Australian Open semi-finals. Photo/Sky Sports
How Did Rafael Nadal Beat Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open Final?
The Australian Open was his second competitive event in five months, after winning a warm-up competition at Melbourne Park earlier in January despite these setbacks.
Nadal beat Medvedev in five hours and 24 minutes after the Russian couldn’t return a net volley on the first of the Spaniard’s three match points at 01:11 local time in Melbourne.
Nadal’s excitement was evident in the ferocity of his victory celebration, which he had overcome both on the night of the match and in the months leading up to it.
Nadal has only won three matches from two sets down in his career, the most recent of which was against Mikhail Youzhny at Wimbledon in 2007.
At the end of what was the second-longest Grand Slam final in the tournament’s history, Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4.
A chair was brought out for Nadal so he could sit down rather than stand as the trophy
Medvedev had a two-set lead and appeared to be on his way to repeat success at Melbourne Park after his triumph in New York.
When Nadal’s backhand groundstrokes were lacking fluency, Medvedev took five games in a row to clinch the opening set, Nadal throwing another backhand into the net, the Spanish left-16th hander’s unforced error in comparison to only five for his Russian opponent.
The 35-year-old Spaniard has been at the centre of some of the most stunning triumphs in tennis history
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