Netflix and Skydance Sports activities have unveiled plans to launch a documentary collection specializing in the ultimate season of Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal.

The docuseries will go behind the scenes on Nadal’s 2024 season after he sat out many of the earlier 12 months because of harm and “highlight Nadal’s sterling profession, in addition to his life off-the-court, showcasing never-before-seen materials from Nadal’s private archive and that includes landmark entry with the tennis star, his household and his shut circle of coaches and advisors,” in keeping with an official description.

“Rafael Nadal stands as one of the vital influential and best figures within the historical past of sports activities,” mentioned Diego Ávalos, Netflix’s VP of content material for Spain, Portugal and the Nordics. “We’re excited to current his exceptional story to our members, providing an intimate glimpse into his journey to cement his legacy to turn into the legend he’s at this time.”

Academy Award nominee Zach Heinzerling (“Cutie and the Boxer”) will direct the undertaking whereas David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed and Jon Weinbach will produce.

“I by no means thought I’d do one thing like this, however I obtained a name from David Ellison and together with his phrases along with an incredible undertaking they put in entrance of my eyes, it actually satisfied me this was the precise factor to do,” Nadal mentioned. “I’m positive the ultimate product, the docuseries, will likely be wonderful and that it is going to be seen world wide.”

Throughout his profession, Nadal received 22 Grand Slam males’s singles titles, together with a record-setting 14 French Open singles wins. His different accolades embrace 4 U.S. Open titles, two Wimbledon championships, two Olympic gold medals and two Australian Open crowns.

The discharge date for the untitled docuseries is but to be introduced.