Netflix and Skydance Sports have unveiled plans to release a documentary series focusing on the final season of Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal.
The docuseries will go behind the scenes on Nadal’s 2024 season after he sat out most of the previous year due to injury and “spotlight Nadal’s sterling career, as well as his life off-the-court, showcasing never-before-seen material from Nadal’s personal archive and featuring landmark access with the tennis star, his family and his close circle of coaches and advisors,” according to an official description.
“Rafael Nadal stands as one of the most influential and greatest figures in the history of sports,” said Diego Ávalos, Netflix’s VP of content for Spain, Portugal and the Nordics. “We are excited to present his remarkable story to our members, offering an intimate glimpse into his journey to cement his legacy to become the legend he is today.”
Academy Award nominee Zach Heinzerling (“Cutie and the Boxer”) will direct the project while David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed and Jon Weinbach will produce.
“I never thought I’d do something like this, but I got a call from David Ellison and with his words together with an amazing project they put in front of my eyes, it really convinced me this was the right thing to do,” Nadal said. “I am sure the final product, the docuseries, will be amazing and that it will be seen around the world.”
During his career, Nadal won 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, including a record-setting 14 French Open singles wins. His other accolades include four U.S. Open titles, two Wimbledon championships, two Olympic gold medals and two Australian Open crowns.
The release date for the untitled docuseries is yet to be announced.