Mexican-American actress, producer and director Eva Longoria took advantage of her stay in Mallorca to visit the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, where she not only toured the facilities but also took the opportunity to play on the modern paddle tennis courts that were recently inaugurated.
A visit between sport and culture
Eva Longoria, internationally recognized for her role in the series Desperate Housewives and for her active work as a producer and philanthropist, is in Spain enjoying a few days of rest and professional commitments.
During his visit to Mallorca, he did not want to miss the opportunity to visit one of the most prestigious sports centers in the world, founded by the former number one tennis player, Rafa Nadal.
The interpreter was received by Maribel Nadal, deputy general manager of the academy and sister of the tennis player, who acted as hostess during the visit.
The relationship between the two had already occurred in another field: the Hexagon Cup, an international paddle tournament held annually in Madrid, where they coincided in previous editions.
Paddle tennis, a meeting point
Longoria’s interest in padel is not casual.
The actress is the owner of the Eleven Eleven team, which participates in the Hexagon Cup, an event that brings together sports figures and entertainment personalities.
All around a discipline that has grown remarkably in Europe and is also gaining ground in the United States.
For her part, Maribel Nadal leads the Rafa Nadal Academy Team, a team that was runner-up in the last edition of the tournament.
This sporting bond turned the visit into something more than a formal act: it represented a meeting between two women who share a passion for promoting padel in different areas.
New paddle courts at the Rafa Nadal Academy
The Rafa Nadal Academy continues to expand its sports offerings.
In the last few days, the complex inaugurated new indoor paddle tennis courts, designed for the practice of this sport under any weather conditions.
The official inauguration was attended by Gemma Triay, current world number one in paddle tennis and pride of Menorca, who performed an exhibition to mark the premiere of the facilities.
These courts are part of the academy’s effort to diversify its offerings, which already include high-performance tennis training, academic programs for young people and recreational activities for visitors.
The incorporation of paddle tennis responds to the boom that this sport has had in Spain and is now beginning to expand strongly in the United States and Latin America, where the Hispanic community is contributing to its popularization.
Eva Longoria, cultural and sports ambassador
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Eva Longoria’s presence in this type of sporting scenario reinforces her image as a personality that transcends film and television.
In addition to her artistic career, Longoria has established herself as a figure who supports social causes, promotes entrepreneurial projects and fosters the cultural connection between the United States and the Hispanic world.
His involvement in paddle tennis through the Eleven Eleven team also reflects his interest in linking entertainment with sport.
For many fans in the U.S., their participation is serving as a gateway to discovering a sport that in countries like Spain is already part of everyday life.
El pádel ha crecido de manera notable en Europa y también está ganando terreno en Estados Unidos
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