One of the perks of being an established athlete is collaborations with big companies and their brands. Recently, tennis legend Rafael Nadal acquired the chance to visit the Cantabria labs, where his sun cream, Heliocare, is developed.

An eco-sustainable innovation and production center, Cantabria Labs is located in Villaescusa, a little more than three miles from Cabárceno National Park, Spain. It claims to facilitate 500 trees of native species and greenery spread over 38,000 square meters.

After his visit, the 20-time Grand Slam champion said that he found the experience ‘spectacular’.

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Rafael Nadal opens up on his delightful visit to Cantabria Labs

The primary purpose of Rafael Nadal visiting the center was to bid congratulations to employees for successfully producing hydroalcoholic gel during the pandemic outbreak. He also wanted to appreciate the COVID warriors for their hard work. While he was there, the Spaniard also witnessed the making of his sun scream, Heliocare.

Looking at the technological alignment with nature, Rafa was so impressed that he felt that the amalgamation was romantic.

He said, “We are talking about a unique place, surrounded by nature. The fact that the spring water is used at an energetic level, I think it has, apart from a very important practical sense and sustainability, also a very special romantic sense.”

(All quotes have been translated from Spanish to English via Google Translate).

As a tribute to Rafa, the Labs decided to plant an almond tree native to Mallorca. Since the Spaniard is also from the same region, they believe that it will grow as a fusion of Mallorca and Cantabria Labs.

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What is next for Nadal in 2021?

Presently, Nadal is in the middle of his preparations for the clay season, which will lead to his favorite tournament, the French Open. He will be eyeing to win the title and becoming the male player with the most Grand Slam titles.

However, from the beginning of 2021, the Spaniard has been suffering from a back injury. He withdrew from almost every tournament to recover, and this will still be a concerning factor.

Do you think the 34-year-old Spaniard can win his 14th French Open this year?

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