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Orianna Rosa Royle

Despite a $220 million net worth, Rafael Nadal says he won't retire because he hates waking up to no plans—so he's opened a chain of hotels instead

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Rafael Nadal doesn’t want to be your average retiree. For most people, retiring with millions in the bank is the kind of dream that ends with a lifetime of lie-ins and leisure. But not Nadal.

After over two decades of competing, the Spaniard wrapped up one of the greatest tennis careers in history—22 Grand Slams, a record 14 French Open titles, 209 weeks as world No. 1, and a $220 million net worth—in November 2024. But instead of kicking back, Nadal’s been busy building a hotel empire.

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