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Nadal swaps his racket for bottles: this is his new business venture

Fernando Murciego - 13 Oct 2026
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Rafa Nadal surprises with his latest project off the court: 'The Tennis Player'. Source: Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal continues to broaden his horizons away from the tennis courts. The former Spanish player, who retired from the professional circuit a couple of years ago, has announced a new business venture that will take him to explore a sector very different from the one that made him a legend in sports: the world of wine.

He will do this in partnership with the Gil Family, a renowned Spanish winemaking dynasty, with the launch of 'El Tenista', a special edition that brings together two ways of understanding work and tradition.

The Mallorcan shared the news through his social media, where he expressed his enthusiasm for a project he has been working on for some time. "There are projects that make you especially excited, and this is one of them," Nadal explained, who considers this collaboration an adventure born from a shared passion. The winner of 22 Grand Slam titles also highlighted the opportunity to learn from a family with extensive experience in the sector. "I am very happy to be part of this project," he added.

An alliance with over a century of history

The collaboration unites Nadal with a company founded in 1916 in Jumilla (Murcia), which is currently still under the management of the fourth generation of the family. The Gil Family has a broad winemaking background and presence in various Spanish appellations. For the former tennis player, this initiative represents a new step in his business career, which already encompasses projects related to sports and other sectors.

Nadal, who won 92 ATP titles during his career, including 22 majors, thus faces a stage in which he continues to explore new opportunities outside of competition. Although the racket no longer occupies the center of his professional routine, the entrepreneurial spirit remains very present. For now, Rafa has made it clear that he is excited to share the results of this adventure: «I hope you like it as much as we do!».

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