On Tuesday evening, November 19, 2024, a 10-meter-high silhouette of Rafael Nadal will be projected on the Trocadero. Nike is organizing this unique tribute in Paris to celebrate the end of the career of the Spanish tennis player, who is playing in his last Davis Cup tournament in Spain.
Paris brings this Tuesday, November 19tribute to Rafael Nadal the tennis legend and undisputed king of clay. As the Mallorcan takes part in the Davis Cup in Spain this week, his last match before retirement, Nike, his faithful equipment supplier, has explored the majestic surroundings of the Trocadéro chosen to offer him an exceptional celebration. From 6.50 pm becomes a huge silhouette of Nadal 10 meters high projected from the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme, opposite the Eiffel Tower. The event, that at 10 p.m will end, takes place against a background of great emotion and marks the end of an exceptional sporting career.
Rafael Nadal, 38 years old, has left his mark on tennis history through his achievements, especially his 14 wins at Roland Garrosa record that has never been equaled. The City of Light, the scene of his greatest triumphs, has once again shown its admiration for him. Paris is not only the city where he shone, it is also a symbolic place for his French fans. When Nadal won the French Open on clay, he posed triumphantly with the Coupe des Mousquetaires at the Trocadero, making the place closely linked to his sporting heritage.
This large-scale projection is also a way for Nike to explore the mythical dimension of the man with the nickname 'The Matador' of 'the Bull of Manacor' to emphasize . This is not the first time that Nadal has been celebrated in such a grand way in Paris. Last July, during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Gameshe received the Olympic flame from Zinedine Zidane, sharing the honor with other legends of world sport.
Tonight, when Nadal might be last Davis Cup match plays in Malaga, Parisians and visitors alike will have the opportunity to relive the greatness of his career. The chosen location, it Human Rights Squareoffers uninterrupted views of the Eiffel Tower, the capital's most famous symbol. This choice was not made by chance, because Paris embodies the history and exploits of the tennis player.
Whether you're a sports fan or just curious, this luminous tribute is not to be missed. For three hours, the imposing silhouette of Rafael Nadal will dominate one of the most emblematic places in Paris, reminding everyone of the impact of this exceptional athlete, both on the field and in the hearts of his fans.
