Netflix's 'Rafa' Docuseries Review: An Intimate Portrait of Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal's Career and Personal Journey
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Meghan O'Keefe
6d ago· 5 min readenReview
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Summary
A review of the Netflix docuseries 'Rafa' which chronicles Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career, his record 14 French Open championships, and the personal struggles and tenacity that defined his journey from rise to retirement. The series premieres May 29 and offers an intimate look at the Spanish icon's life both on and off the court.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledVictory belongs to the most tenacious.
Tenacity is what defines the French Open and it's what drove the tournament's favorite son, Rafael Nadal, to a record fourteen championships there.
Tenacity turns out to be Nadal's greatest superpower and most potent curse.
Tenacity turns out to be Nadal’s greatest superpower and most potent curse.
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