How the Rafael Nadal Docuseries ‘Rafa’ Took Unexpected Turns as Filmmakers Filmed His Journey to Retirement

By Jazz Tangcay

Jazz Tangcay

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After winning 22 Grand Slam titles, Rafael Nadal retired from tennis in 2024. By the age of 38, he had rightfully earned the nickname “King of Clay,” having won 14 of those titles at the French Open.

Filmmaker Zachary Heinzerling’s (“Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence”) new four-part docuseries “Rafa” premieres on Netflix on May 29, following Nadal’s final season.

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