How does Rafael Nadal spend his US$200 million fortune? The tennis star splurges on luxury cars, a yacht and chalet at his hometown of Mallorca, and his very own tennis academy
![From shelling out on luxury yachts to building training academies for future tennis stars like himself, here’s how Rafael Nadal spends his money. Photos: @DailyStar_Sport/Twitter; @rafaelnadal, @rafanadalacademy/Instagram](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/768x768/public/d8/images/canvas/2021/09/10/775688f6-f609-4df7-8b15-94a29b10c129_d6d26a6c.jpg?itok=p9Wlr89C&v=1631261936)
- His garage includes a Ferrari 458 Italia, two Mercedes-Benzes, an Aston Martin DBS – made popular by James Bond film Casino Royale – and a Kia Stinger
- Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Nadal invested in Spanish restaurant chain Tatel, with locations in Madrid, Beverly Hills and Ibiza – and he has a brand deal with Nike too
![Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy after winning his men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, on May 16. Photo: EPA-EFE Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy after winning his men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, on May 16. Photo: EPA-EFE](https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2021/09/10/a4459436-0759-4e50-8341-9eadfe140d59_a22cadf5.jpg)
According to Forbes, the Spanish player has won over US$121 million in prize money since he went pro in 2001; this is on top of his endorsements for brands such as Nike, Babolat and Kia. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his value to be at US$200 million.
So what does he like to spend his money on?
His own tennis academy
![The Rafa Nadal Academy also homes an international school which lets students juggle between education and tennis training at the same time. Photo: @rafanadalacademy/Instagram The Rafa Nadal Academy also homes an international school which lets students juggle between education and tennis training at the same time. Photo: @rafanadalacademy/Instagram](https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2021/09/10/66b2f658-5b01-46eb-a106-a69be6a51dab_95888862.jpg)
In 2016, Nadal announced the launch of his own tennis school, the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. Located in his hometown of Mallorca, Spain, the academy was once the place where he trained for his grand slam titles.
![The Rafa Nadal Academy not only allows players to train, but also serves as a location for spectators to view tennis matches too. Photo: @rafanadalacademy/Instagram The Rafa Nadal Academy not only allows players to train, but also serves as a location for spectators to view tennis matches too. Photo: @rafanadalacademy/Instagram](https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2021/09/10/32219231-7467-4da3-bdc1-9701730a1554_b30847b2.jpg)
The sprawling estate contains 19 hard courts, an indoor court, clay courts, its own fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools and a wellness spa. To top it off, the academy is also home to the Rafa Nadal International School, which allows tennis students to create their own flexible schedule between education and tennis training.