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Positive:
4
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2
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0
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Critic Reviews
Jun 8, 2026
Season 1 Review:
In his on-camera interview with Heinzerling, Nadal comes across as reticent and a bit bland. But if he doesn’t exactly have the most riveting personality, his fervent commitment to the game of tennis, seemingly to the exclusion of almost all else, makes him fascinating as a case study for ambition and monomania. .... It’s Uncle Toni who is, perhaps, the most fascinating and, honestly, bloodcurdling character we encounter in “Rafa.”
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The TelegraphMay 29, 2026
Season 1 Review:
A great sportsman retiring gracefully, at the right time, rarely makes for the most thrilling story. Asif Kapadia had this problem with his 2024 film Federer: Twelve Final Days, which is a worthwhile if dry closing chapter. The team behind four-part documentary Rafa (Netflix) have the same problem.
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May 28, 2026
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