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

Rafael Nadal, with a $220 million net worth, continues working post-tennis career by opening a chain of Zel Hotels and expanding his Rafa Nadal Academy. He sold 44.9% of his academy to GPF Capital for €94 million in 2025.