A volley from Nadal decides the first Rafa Nadal Academy Slam in Manacor

Team Nadal has been crowned champion of the first Rafa Nadal Academy Slam after defeating Team Murray 4-3 on a very special day held this Saturday in Manacor to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Rafa Nadal Academy. Two teams, seven doubles matches, many legends on the court, and a final point that ultimately fell to the local team.

The competition progressed throughout the afternoon with the pairs rotating continuously, providing moments for entertainment, fun, and also a few competitive battles. The score was tied going into the last match, where the captains had to jump onto the court to decide the champion. Rafa Nadal and Carlos Moyà teamed up against Andy Murray and Fabio Fognini in a duel that concentrated the attention of the nearly 2,000 people present.

Nadal decides the champion

And the decisive point was delivered by Nadal himself, as it could not have been any other way. Fate wanted the Balearic to close this tennis celebration with a volley aimed at Murray's body, his rival but also captain of the opposing team, to put the final score at 4-3 and lift the trophy along with his teammates.

Toca levantarse y aplaudir.

👏 Rafa Nadal vuelve a una pista de tenis 𝟖𝟔𝟑 𝐝𝐢́𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐞́𝐬. #LaPistaDelTenis @rnadalacademy pic.twitter.com/rONzxcFYdo
— Movistar Plus Deportes (@MPlusDeportes) October 3, 2026

Beyond the result, the afternoon left a particularly symbolic image: Nadal returning to compete on the courts of the Academy that bears his name, surrounded by friends, former rivals, and great figures of tennis. The atmosphere was supportive throughout the day, with enthusiastic stands and a constant sense of celebration around a project that now celebrates a decade.

There was competition, there was entertainment, and there was even a trophy that David Bisbal presented at the end of the match. A detail that invites one to think that this first Rafa Nadal Academy Slam may not simply be a one-off celebration for the ten years of the Academy, but the start of a tradition. Manacor enjoyed a wonderful afternoon, and judging by what was seen, hopefully this is just the first of many editions.

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