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Grand opening for Rafa Nadal Sports Centre

Big names in sport gathered in Manacor for an open doors day

featured in News & reviews Author Ana Hernández, Mallorca Editor Updated

Rafa Nadal Sports Centre hosted some of the most legendary names in the recent history of sport last Sunday for a day open to the public and packed full of events.

The morning in Manacor started with a basketball masterclass by Spain's coach Sergio Scariolo, who achieved the bronze medal with the national team at Rio 2016. It was followed by a friendly match between Real Madrid and Barça's veterans, featuring stars such as Butragueño, Roberto Carlos, Iván Campo, Julio Salinas, or Miguel Ángel Nadal, Rafa's uncle and a star at FC Barcelona's dream team era in the 90's.

However, the main attraction was a doubles tennis match that took place in the afternoon confronting Rafa Nadal, Carlos Moyá, John McEnroe and Mats Wilander. There were also workshops, competitions and masterclasses throughout the day, as well as guided tours of the SportsXperience Museum and a special dinner menu at the cafeteria.