Nadal Museum: Pay tribute to the French Open legend, treasure glorious memories

In the long history of tennis, Raphael Nadal's brilliant achievements at the French Open are legendary. To remember and pay tribute to the Spanish tennis superstar's outstanding performance at the French Open, the Rafael Nadal Museum in Manacor has launched a new French Open theme exhibition area. In the new exhibition area, there are impressive exhibits, the most eye-catching of which is Nadal’s record-breaking 14 Musketeers Cups, which witness his dominance on the Paris clay court. Also on display are rackets he used in the French Open and Nike headscarf he wore in the championship year, which carry countless precious memories.

Visitors can not only appreciate these objects up close, but also relive the highlights of Nadal's trophy with shocking image montages; the infographics intuitively showcase his amazing data on the Paris clay field. A highlight of the exhibition area is the replica of the sculpture created by the French Open for Nadal. The original sculpture has been presented to Nadal by the French Tennis Federation and the event director Amelie Mauricemo, who will also receive a special tribute in Paris on May 25. In addition, Nadal, created by Nike in 2014 and weighed 150 kilograms, kneeled to celebrate the live proportional sculpture, and also made its debut in Manacor, becoming a major highlight of the exhibition area. The four screens in the exhibition area play Nadal's touching audio-visual content at the French Open loop, and the display of 112 tennis balls is unique, symbolizing his 112 victories at the French Open.

This year, Paris French Open will also review Nadal's 14 championship journey through the exhibition and pay tribute to him. Nadal’s relationship with France is more than that. Last summer, he participated in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games as a torchbearer. Now, torches, medals and other Olympic souvenirs are also exhibited in the museum’s new areas. In addition, Nadal's last racket bag in his career and the jersey he wore when he partnered with Carlos Alcaras in Olympic doubles have also become precious exhibits in the museum. The Nadal Museum is not only a hall to showcase Nadal's brilliant achievements, but also a vibrant interactive place. It provides a rich variety of digital interactive sports activities, suitable for individuals or families to participate, covering a variety of sports such as tennis, football, F1, basketball, bicycles, etc., and has become one of the main tourist attractions in Mallorca. Visitors can not only appreciate the style of this tennis legend here, but also enjoy items donated by many sports superstars such as Michael Jordan, Fernando Alonso, Valentino Rossi.

It is worth mentioning that part of the proceeds from visiting the Nadal Museum will be used to support the Nadal Foundation's charitable plan, allowing tourists to feel the charm of sports while also contributing to public welfare. This new French Open theme exhibition area is not only a tribute to Nadal's brilliant career, but also provides an excellent place for all tennis enthusiasts and tourists to gain an in-depth understanding of tennis culture and legendary stories.