Rafael Nadal makes first move after tennis retirement as statement is released

Rafael Nadal has wasted nary clip successful making a large determination conscionable days aft retiring from tennis with his edifice chain, ZEL Born, announcing a caller determination for 1 of their hotels

Just days aft hanging up his tennis racket, Rafael Nadal has revealed the caller determination of his edifice chain.

The tennis fable played his last lucifer connected Tuesday (November 19) pursuing a singles decision by Dutch subordinate Botic van de Zandschlup.

His status was confirmed aft Spain's doubles nonaccomplishment to the Netherlands, with Carlos Alcaraz and Marcel Granollers succumbing to Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof, who is besides retiring this week.

Not 1 to remainder connected his laurels, the 38-year-old rapidly announced large plans for his edifice chain, ZEL Born, revealing a caller determination successful the Dominican Republic.

Nadal co-founded the concatenation with Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Melia Hotels International, past year. Their imaginativeness was inspired by accepted Mediterranean homes and their outdoor culture.

The luxurious ZEL Punta Cana, their archetypal edifice extracurricular Spain, volition beryllium located connected Cortecito Beach. The stunning spot connected the Bavaro seashore is simply a imagination destination for immoderate holidaymaker looking to bask sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. The hotel, boasting 190 rooms, is the 3rd of its kind, pursuing the opening of ZEL Mallorca past twelvemonth and ZEL Costa Brava earlier this summer.

Escarrer shared his vision, crafted with Nadal, connected wherefore the Caribbean was their apical prime for concern expansion. "We see ZEL to beryllium a existent Mediterranean embassy and we anticipation to present our manner acquisition successful Punta Cana," helium said.

"Together with Rafa, we decided to embark connected this escapade to stock our laid-back values and lukewarm civilization with our guests from astir the world. The Caribbean is simply a charming destination that perfectly complements the ZEL brand, creating a vacation retreat dissimilar immoderate other."

Guests astatine the edifice volition person nary shortage of activities to indulge in, including unwinding astatine the spa, taking a dip successful 1 of the 2 swimming pools, oregon joining yoga sessions successful 'The Studios' 3 spaces dedicated to wellness, fitness, and training. Tennis enthusiasts volition admit Nadal's interaction with 5 tennis courts available, portion golfers tin deed the fairways astatine Cocotal Country Club's golf course.

ZEL Hotels has ambitious plans, with an municipality edifice acceptable to unfastened connected Madrid's Gran Via and ventures into Mexico connected the horizon. By 2026, the marque aims to motorboat a caller determination successful Albania.