Roger Federer made a public visit to the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca, on 17 July, marking a rare reunion with long-time rival Rafael Nadal. Photographs released from the campus showed the two 20-time Grand Slam champions touring the training facilities and meeting with young players. The appearance is Federer’s first at the academy since he retired from professional tennis in 2022. Nadal, who founded the academy in 2016, continues to run the elite training centre while rehabbing from a series of injuries that have limited his tournament schedule. Neither player announced formal initiatives, but academy staff said the visit offered students an opportunity to interact with both legends and underscored the institution’s ambition to attract top coaching talent.