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Rafa Nadal Docuseries Scores Historic Primetime Emmy Nomination

8/20/2026

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Rafa docuseries earns a Primetime Emmy nomination, the first non-English series nominated.
Skydance Sports and Netflix Sports produced the four-part series, directed by Zach Heinzerling.
The series highlights Rafael Nadal’s 912 consecutive Top-10 weeks and his record 14 French Open titles.
It shows Nadal ranked No. 652 in early 2024 while battling a chronic hip injury.
Footage includes Nadal at his Mallorca home with wife María Francisca Perelló and son Rafalet.

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Rafa docuseries earns a Primetime Emmy nomination, the first non-English series nominated.
Skydance Sports and Netflix Sports produced the four-part series, directed by Zach Heinzerling.
The series highlights Rafael Nadal’s 912 consecutive Top-10 weeks and his record 14 French Open titles.
It shows Nadal ranked No. 652 in early 2024 while battling a chronic hip injury.
Footage includes Nadal at his Mallorca home with wife María Francisca Perelló and son Rafalet.