Rafael Nadal arrives at RDT-Rural Development Trust, Anantapur in Andhra to open a Academy of Tennis

The World No.1 tennis player Rafael Nadal(Spain) inaugurated the Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy at the Rural Development Trust (RDT), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday,17th oct.
Nadal arrived early morning from Mumbai via Bangalore and interacted with over 100 trainees at the academy and promised to donate ` 55 lakh per annum for the development of tennis in Anantapur.

Nadal was accompanied by his mother Ms. Maria Nadal Parera along with his sister Ms. Maria Isabel, who expressed satisfaction at the facilities offered at the academy and promised to coach the trainees from next year. A total of three clay courts are equipped with in the academy.
Where Nadal also visited Bathalapalli centre of RDT and interacted with physically challenged athletes. Sources said the selfless service by Fr. Vincent Ferrer, a Spaniard by birth and founder of RDT, brought Nadal to Anantapur.
RDT Programme Director Mancho Ferrer, Executive Director Anne Ferrer, Vishala Ferrer and RDT Sports Director Xavier attended the inaugural function.