Netflix revealed the official trailer for RAFA, a new documentary series about former professional tennis player Rafael Nadal – a 22-time Grand Slam champion and 14-time Roland Garros champion .
Directed by Emmy Award winner and Oscar nominee Zach Heinzerling (Stolen Youth, Cutie and the Boxer, McCartney 3,2,1), RAFA premieres globally on Netflix on May 29, 2026
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.
“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.
Watch the official trailer for RAFA above.
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