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This centre joins previously opened locations in Palma and Valencia
The Rafa Nadal Foundation Center has opened a third location — this one in Madrid — to provide at-risk children with educational and sports activities as well as other support.

The foundation opened its first centre in Palma de Mallorca in 2014 and another in Valencia in 2019. This location will be in San Fermin, with the sports activities for the kids being held at the Caja Magica, home of the Mutua Madrid Open.

“Today has been an intense but fantastic day. Happy to inaugurate the new Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Madrid in the San Fermín neighborhood, where we will support children in vulnerable situations through sports, educational activities and psychosocial support,” Nadal wrote on Instagram. “Thank you @endesa for being our ally in this project and thanks to all of you who have made it a reality.

“Very happy to say that the @frnadal continues to advance in its intervention, with firm and confident steps, with commitment, rigor and professionalism.”


The new centre was inaugurated on Thursday with Nadal among those in attendance. Nadal’s wife, María Francisca Perelló, who is the director of the foundation, was also there alongside Begona Villacis, the deputy mayor of Madrid, and Jose Bogas, the CEO of Endesa.

The new Rafa Nadal Foundation Center will provide care for about 50 children from five to 17 years old for whom the services are recommended.

Did You Know?
Nadal has long been known for his philanthropic work, and in 2011 he was named the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year in the ATP Awards.

Spaniard discusses the importance of overcoming adversity
Wednesday was a day of celebration for 33 students as they celebrated their graduation from the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar alongside Spanish legend Rafael Nadal.

The 36-year-old, who captured a historic 14th Roland Garros title last week, presided over the ceremony. The World No. 4 gave a motivating speech to the students, while he praised their families and teachers for the support they had offered over the years.

“I know that the fashion now is immediacy and that patience is not a greatly valued virtue,” Nadal said. “When we want something, all we have to do is pick up our mobiles and make a purchase, read an article or get the information we need.

“But today I would like to remind you that the greatest goals in life are not achieved from one day to the next. They are achieved by fighting, struggling and learning when you fall down. I’m convinced that all of you will be great professionals and good people, which is the most important thing.

“But I can also tell you, through experience, that along the way you will have unexpected moments and disappointments that will make you question everything. In those moments, you must rely on your family, your loved ones and the people you trust, who will remind you what your dreams and goals were so that you can dream of them again.”

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NBA star Ricky Rubio also spoke at the ceremony. The students attended the academy's school, the American International School of Mallorca, and are the sixth cohort to graduate.

Rubio encouraged the young students to work hard and succeed in the face of adversity, joining previous year's guests including Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova in sharing words of wisdom.