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Rafael Nadal was in Miami on November 6, 2025, for the America Business Forum. Well, this forum is known as one of the region’s top spaces for economic and political debate, focusing on innovation, leadership, and sustainability. Many high-profile figures attended, like Donald Trump, Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, Jamie Dimon, and more. But even though so many were there, only a few got major recognition, and Nadal was definitely one of them. Yes, recently Nadal took to X and shared a few pics from the day. The first one was him with the Key… yes, the Key to the City of Miami, a ceremonial honor recognizing his bond with the community and contributions beyond tennis. And he totally deserved it, with 22 Grand Slam singles titles. Even though he’s Spanish, Nadal has strong ties to tennis events in the U.S., often taking part in exhibitions, tournaments, and public events. Along with the key photo, he shared others from the forum, him debating, chatting, and just enjoying the day. Rafael Nadal captioned the post as: “Thank you, Miami, for giving me the key to the city. It’s a very special recognition from a community I feel deeply connected to. It’s been exciting to take part in the America Business Forum and to share experiences, values, and future projects. ¡Gracias, Miami!” At the forum, Nadal focused his talk on family values, constant hard work, and discipline as pillars of success. “I was lucky to grow up in a well-structured family, with pillars and role models who have accompanied me from the beginning to this day,” he said. Right now, he’s also promoting investments in luxury hotels in Argentina through his lifestyle hotel brand, ZEL, launched in partnership with Meliá Hotels International. The ZEL brand plans to open seven luxury hotels in Argentina, targeting premium, nature-rich destinations like El Calafate, Bariloche, Ushuaia, Mendoza, Iguazu, Posadas, and Salta. The total investment is around $200 million, with the first project in El Calafate expected to start in 2026. Rafael Nadal also took time to look back on key moments in his tennis career, sharing the challenges he faced and the mental strength needed to overcome them both on and off the court. When asked about moving from sports to business, Nadal highlighted the importance of trust and surrounding yourself with people who give honest, constructive feedback. And he wasn’t the only one honored that day for his contributions and presence at the forum. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports
