Netflix Unveils the Trailer for 'RAFA', the Documentary Series About Rafael Nadal

THE DOCUMENTARY SERIES ABOUT RAFAEL NADAL,PREMIERING ON NETFLIX ON MAY 29

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Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for RAFA, the new documentary series about Rafael Nadal, premiering globally on May 29. Produced by Skydance Sports, RAFA offers unprecedented access to one of the most admired athletes of all time: a 22-time Grand Slam champion, 14-time Roland Garros champion, and a figure who redefined the meaning of competitiveness in global sport. The series explores not only the defining moments of his career, but also the invisible effort that sustained the champion for more than two decades.

Across four episodes, the series follows Nadal and the team that stood by his side throughout the years, revealing the level of dedication, sacrifice, and resilience required to remain at the top. From his historic dominance on the Paris clay courts to the rivalry that defined a generation of tennis alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, RAFA revisits the defining moments of his career while revealing the man behind the legend: the pain, the constant pressure, and the determination to keep moving forward even when his body seemed unable to continue.

What defines great champions is not only how they win. It is their ability to endure one more ball.

RAFA retraces Nadal's remarkable journey with cinematic scope, combining testimonies from those who know him best—on and off the court—with unseen moments that reveal what lies behind the legend. From his beginnings at just three years old to his return to competition in 2024, the documentary not only shows the evolution of a champion, but also the physical and emotional toll that has shaped his path, as he faces time and again Nadal's most constant rival: his own body. RAFA spotlights a candid and vulnerable superstar, and each episode goes beyond tennis to explore the life, story, and legacy of an unparalleled icon.

Emmy Award winner and Oscar nominee Zach Heinzerling (Stolen Youth, Cutie and the Boxer, McCartney 3,2,1) directs the series, which is produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed, and Jon Weinbach for Skydance Sports.

"With Rafa's story, triumph is expected; what surprised me was his willingness to reveal the uncertainty and vulnerability behind that greatness,” said Zach Heinzerling, Director and Executive Producer.

About Skydance Sports

Skydance Sports is the industry-leading sports content studio behind critically acclaimed films and series including the Golden Globe nominated Air (Amazon), America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Netflix), and Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants (HBO). Upcoming projects include documentaries on UConn women’s basketball (Apple TV) and Rafael Nadal (Netflix), a Hulu drama series from Dan Fogelman set inside the NFL titled The Land, and a theatrical film for Paramount about John Tuggle, “Mr. Irrelevant,” and the 80's New York Giants, starring David Corenswet.

Skydance Sports is the premium studio within Paramount Sports Entertainment (PSE), the division that unifies Paramount’s sports storytelling, gaming, branded and digital content, and experiences under one umbrella. With deep relationships across leading sports leagues, top-tier talent, and premier brands, PSE serves as a single point of entry for next-generation sports narratives and large-scale fan engagement.