Series synopsis
Rafa is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on May 29, 2026. It ended on May 29, 2026. It stars Rafael Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Toni Nadal and Rafael Maymó.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A Life Beyond Limits
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rafael Nadal as Self
- Carlos Moyá as Self
- Toni Nadal as Self
- Rafael Maymó as Self
- Sebastian Nadal as Self
- Ana María Parera as Self
- John McEnroe as Self
- Jon Wertheim as Self
Supporting cast
- Christopher Clarey as Self
Guest cast
- Andy Roddick as Self
- Roger Federer as Self
- Novak Djokovic as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Tomorrow An emotional Rafael Nadal announces his retirement to the world, and remembers the Davis Cup final that launched his career 20 years earlier. |
May 29, 2026 |
| 2 |
Rainmaker As he chases one final triumph, Rafa struggles with injuries. Years earlier, a game against Roger Federer kicks off the greatest rivalry in tennis history. |
May 29, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Hunter and The Hunted Novak Djokovic's rapid and unexpected rise heralds the era of "The Big Three." As Rafa fights to stay on top of the game, he pushes his body to extremes. |
May 29, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 29, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 29, 2026 |
| Runtime | 53 minutes |
| Status | ended |