Nadal, about his documentary: "I never thought I would do something like this"

The news went around the world in just a few minutes since it was announced. Following the example of many other athletes, Rafa Nadal will have his own documentary on Netflix. Although not many details are known yet about what we will see on the platform, Rafa himself comments on how he received the offer, as well as giving some clues about this docuseries.

"I never thought I would do something like this, but I received a call from David Ellison and his words, along with the incredible project they put in front of my eyes, convinced me that it was what I had to do," said Rafa Nadal, as explained by Netflix alongside the announcement of the documentary that will be released soon on the platform. "Everyone will be able to see how my life has been during my tennis career, especially in this last year that I have had. It will also show how my life and my tennis career have evolved over the years."

New clues about his documentary

"I am sure that the final product, the docuseries, will be amazing and will be seen worldwide. My thanks to David Ellison and his Skydance team for creating and believing in this project. To my family and my team for allowing me to be filmed this past year, I know it wasn’t easy for all of us. To my colleagues and peers who have dedicated their time to being in front of a camera for some time. And thanks to tournaments around the world that facilitated the work, it was not easy."

"Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest and most influential figures in sports history," said Diego Ávalos, Netflix's executive. We are delighted to present his extraordinary story to our members, offering an intimate view of his journey to cement his legacy and become the legend he is today."

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