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Rafa

2026 53 min Documentary · Sports

A four-part documentary on Rafael Nadal, shot during his 2024 comeback attempt at age 38, interweaving his injury struggle with a look back at a 22-time Grand Slam career.

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About the series

Every ending has a beginning.

What it’s about

In 2024, 38-year-old Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, battles another injury and tries to return to top-level tennis. The series spans his past and present, showing the person behind the public figure.

What hooks you

Interviews with those closest to him, including Roger Federer, Carlos Moyá, Toni Nadal, John McEnroe, and Novak Djokovic, are combined with never-before-seen footage. Director Zachary Heinzerling captures the tension between Nadal's legendary status and his current physical limits.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who enjoy intimate sports profiles that reveal the cost of greatness. It will also appeal to viewers curious about the mindset of a champion facing the end of his career.

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Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Documentary, Sports
Episode length
53min
Age rating
18+
MPAA
TV-MA
Status
Off air
World premiere
May 29, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 548 votes
8.6 /10
IMDb
8.72,566
Kinopoisk
8.3390
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Creative team

All 11
Director Zachary Heinzerling
Starring
  1. 01 Rafael Nadal plays himself
  2. 02 Roger Federer plays himself
  3. 03 Carlos Moyá Self
  4. 04 Toni Nadal Self
  5. 05 John McEnroe plays himself
  6. 06 Novak Djokovic plays himself
  7. 07 Rafael Maymó Self
  8. 08 Sebastian Nadal Self
  9. 09 Ana María Parera Self
  10. 10 Jon Wertheim Self

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