Rafael Nadal
Coverage of Rafael Nadal in the Nexus archive.
- Despite a $220 million net worth, Rafael Nadal says he won’t retire because he hates waking up to no plans—so he’s opened a chain of hotels instead
Rafael Nadal, with a $220 million net worth, continues working post-tennis career by opening a chain of Zel Hotels and expanding his Rafa Nadal Academy. He sold 44.9% of his academy to GPF Capital for €94 million in 2025.
- Rafael Nadal talks tennis prize money, his hotels, and what sports taught him about business
Rafael Nadal opened his fourth Zel hotel as he expands into hospitality, education, and sports after retiring from tennis.
- Years of pent-up emotions came flooding out of Alexander Zverev when he finally won the French Open
Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final. The victory ended years of frustration for Zverev, who had previously lost finals at Roland Garros in 2022 and 2024. With top rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz absent, Zverev claimed the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy in his fourth major final.