Overview

• Toni Nadal indicated that the retired 14-time Roland Garros champion may reunite with Roger Federer and potentially Novak Djokovic for exhibitions in 2026.
• Benito Pérez Barbadillo, Nadal’s communications manager, said he is convinced Nadal will consider exhibition play despite no formal arrangements being made yet.
• Nadal’s emotional farewell at Roland Garros in April 2024 underscored his lasting appeal and spurred discussions of post-retirement events.
• Officials from the Italian Open, where Nadal has claimed ten titles, are designing a grand 2026 tribute at Rome’s Foro Italico.
• Madrid Masters 1000 CEO Gerard Tsobanian confirmed willingness to host Nadal in an exhibition provided it poses no risk to his physical well-being.