Gilles Moretton, President of the French Tennis Federation and Amelie Mauresmo, Director of Roland Garros was in charge of delivering the response, which traveled to Spain to deliver it to himself Raph.
This replica (1/10 scale of the original work) is located in a very special location within the Rafael Nadal Museum, where all the trophies won by Rafa Nadal throughout his career are deposited.
“Roland-Garros is the most important place in my sports career and that is why I am very excited to have a statue there. Having this replica here, in my house, in the Museum and in the facilities is very special for Me, for It’s something special for my family and my team. I’m very grateful for everything that made it possible and it’s on display here, with my trophies, for everyone who can come and see it”, said Rafa himself during the course of the act.
Amelie Mauresmo and Gilles Moretton also had the opportunity to visit the facilities of Rafael Nadal Academy by Movistar and learn in depth how to work with young people who practice tennis and academics at the high performance center located in Rafa’s hometown. When the visit to the facilities is over and how it is otherwise, a meal will be held at Roland-Garros restauranta gastronomic space that can be seen at the French Grand Slam located right inside the academy and decorated with pictures of some of the most important tennis players in the history of the tournament such as Steffi Graff, Chris Evert, Bjön Borg or Rafa Nadal himself.
Amelie Mauresmo, director of Roland-Garros summed up her visit to Manacor this way: “The values and spirit of the Academy are a reflection of the person Rafa is. Humility, education and work are values he embodies more than anyone. There is always such a desire to send them. The Academy players are in very good hands and also, in a personal capacity, I am happy to have shared the privileged moments of the exchange with Rafa”.
For his part, he President of the French Tennis Federation Gilles Moretton Wanted to emphasize the unique synergy that exists between Rafa and the Parisian Grand Slam: “Roland Garros and Rafa Nadal have lived a privileged and special relationship for many years now and now we can see it very well in his values and his academy. We’ve always had constructive conversations and you lived with Rafa to grow tennis, it’s an honor to have an ambassador for our sport like him. Now, with everyone’s wishes , Roland Garros and Rafael Nadal became indivisible.
From now on, all sports fans who wish to enjoy the iconic work of art during their visit to the museum.
Source: La Verdad
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