Flash flooding damages Rafa Nadal Academy: ‘The important thing is that we are all well’

Flash flooding damages Rafa Nadal Academy: ‘The important thing is that we are all well’

Carlos Alcaraz took to social media to share “all my love” to those affected, after the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in decades left mass destruction across multiple regions.

Mud-laden flash floods, dangerous hail and unprecedented weather conditions in Spain have made their devastating impact known this week, claiming more than 70 lives from Valencia and Albacete to the Balearic Islands.

Dramatic viral clips have depicted the damage left behind by the DANA storm (an isolated high-level depression), from storm waters topping trees in Mallorca to a crush of vehicles swept away from cobblestone streets in Valencia.

The flagship Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor was among the facilities affected, with the tennis program sharing a carousel of pictures on Instagram showing how the torrential rain transformed the grounds into a scene of destruction:
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“Thank you all so much for your messages of love and concern after the huge 🌨️ we suffered last night,” the translated caption read. “The important thing is that we are all well and working hard to recover as soon as possible normal life in the academy and the (Rafa Nadal Club).”

They added a thank you message for first responders in Mallorca—giving a shoutout to local fire fighters, emergency crews and civil protection services—as well as praise for their own hard-working maintenance and cleaning teams. “And for all those who have been helping us! 👏🏻”
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Just over a week ago, academy protégé Martin Landaluce celebrated winning his first ATP Challenger title to break well inside the Top 200. The 18-year-old has lovingly referred to the training base as his “second home.”

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The Rafa Nadal School, situated on the same campus, currently has more than 460 students representing 45 nationalities enrolled.

Six years ago, the school’s namesake was part of a massive disaster relief effort in his hometown after Mallorca was hammered by severe downpours. Nadal opened academy doors to anybody seeking shelter from the treacherous conditions that tragically claimed 13 lives.

From France, Spain’s current top-ranked player Carlos Alcaraz also shared a message of support for storm victims across the country.

“All my love to those who have lost loved ones due to the Dana and much strength to those who continue to search for the missing,” he wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

The No. 2 seed is set to face No. 15 Ugo Humbert in the round of 16 at the Rolex Paris Masters on Thursday.