- Rafael Nadal—fresh off a historic 22 Grand Slams and a reported $220M net worth—has traded full‑time tennis for hospitality, opening his fourth Zel Hotel (an adults‑only beachfront property) in Fuerteventura.
- He’s building a broader Aspemir business empire (Zel Hotels with Meliá plus the Rafa Nadal Academy network); in 2025 he sold 44.9% of the academy, keeping 55.1% and roughly €94M in cash.
- Nadal is part of a trend of high‑profile retirees who won’t stop working—think Roger Federer or Martha Stewart—saying purpose and projects beat lounging on the beach.
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