'Rafa', the Rafael Nadal Documentary, Premieres on Netflix on May 29

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Rafa, the Rafael Nadal Documentary, Premieres on Netflix on May 29

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13 April 2026

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Behind the titles, the records, and the victories, there is a story that has never been told. Today, Netflix unveiled the release date, teaser, and first-look images of Rafa, a documentary series about Rafael Nadal, which will premiere on Netflix on May 29. The series offers never-before-seen archival footage and exclusive access to the tennis champion, his family, and his inner circle during Nadal's final year on the ATP Tour in 2024. Over four episodes, the series provides an intimate and deeply human portrait of one of the greatest legends in sport.

Rafa retraces Nadals 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 Nadals 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.

The series also features some of the most prominent figures in world tennis, including Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and John McEnroe, as well as testimonies from his team, family, and close circle, offering a comprehensive and unprecedented look at Nadal, his impact on the sport, and his influence beyond competition.

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.

Skydance Sports has produced major documentary series for Netflix, including in just this past year the Sports Emmy-nominated America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, WWE: Unreal, and ELWAY, as well as Emmy and PGA nominated AKA Charlie.

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 80s 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.

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