Branson meets his match with Rafa Nadal in Mallorca!
"Privilege to spend time at Rafa´s remarkable academy....."
Nadal says his 'old machine' takes time to fire up
The Mallorcan said he was doing all he can to be fully ready for the tournament.

Rafael Nadal loses to Carlos Alcaraz at the Madrid Open.
Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz after Friday's quarter-final.
Nadal loses in Madrid Open to Spain's rising star
This was only the second defeat of the year for Rafa Nadal.
Tennis-Injury recovery was like a 'roller coaster', says Nadal
Rafa will take on Belgium's David Goffin in the last 16 later today.

Nadal celebrates winning.
Nadal celebrates winning.

Nadal says he needs more time to get back into the swing.
Nadal says he needs more time to get back into the swing.

Nadal is not happy about Wimbledon ban.
Nadal is not happy about Wimbledon ban.
Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair
Novak Djokovic has also criticised the ban.

Rafa Nadal celebrating a win at the Madrid Open
Rafa Nadal celebrating a win at the Madrid Open.
Nadal returning from injury and will play the Madrid Open
Rafa Nadal will be targeting a fourteenth French Open title.
Mallorcan legend Nadal out for six weeks
"I have always had that spirit of fighting and ....I will... work hard (for) my recovery."
Injured Fritz ends Nadal win streak to lift Indian Wells title
Taylor Fritz battled through excruciating pain to bring Rafa Nadal's 20-match winning run to an end.

Rafael Nadal celebrates win against Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells
Rafael Nadal defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final.
The week in review: More strikes, empty shelves and new traffic laws
The stories that made the Bulletin headlines this week in Mallorca.

FILE PHOTO: Tennis: BNP Paribas Open
FILE PHOTO: Mar 19, 2022; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Rafael Nadal (ESP) reacts after missing a shot during a victory over Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) in their semifinal match in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Nadal beats Kyrgios in thriller at Indian Wells
If Nadal can win, he will move into a tie with Novak Djokovic for the most Masters 1000 titles with 37.

Leonid Stanislavskyi with Rafa Nadal in Mallorca last October.
Leonid Stanislavskyi with Rafa Nadal in Mallorca last October.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana