Paris: Why will Rafael Nadal's giant silhouette be projected at the Trocadero this Tuesday evening?

This Tuesday, November 19,Paris pays tribute to Rafael Nadal , the tennis legend and undisputed king of clay. As the Majorcan takes part in the Davis Cup in Spain this week, his final competition before retiring, Nike, his loyal equipment supplier, has chosen the majestic setting of the Trocadéro to offer him an exceptional celebration. From 6.50 pm, a giant 10-metre-high silhouette of Nadal will be projected from the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme, opposite the Eiffel Tower. The event, which will end at 10 pm, is taking place against a backdrop of great emotion, marking the end of an exceptional sporting career.

Rafael Nadal, 38, has left his mark on the history of tennis through his exploits, notably his 14 victories at Roland-Garros, a record that has never been equalled. 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. Whenever Nadal triumphed on the clay courts of Roland-Garros, he triumphantly posed with the Coupe des Mousquetaires at the Trocadéro, making this place closely linked to his sporting heritage.

This large-scale projection is also a way for Nike to underline the mythical dimension of the man nicknamed "El Matador " or "the Bull of Manacor". It's not the first time Nadal has been celebrated in Paris in such a grandiose way. Last July, at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he received the Olympic flame from the hands of Zinédine Zidane, sharing the honor with other legends of world sport.

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Tonight, when Nadal may be playing his last Davis Cup match in Malaga, Parisians and visitors alike will have the opportunity to relive the grandeur of his career. The chosen location, the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme, offers an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, the capital's unmistakable symbol. This choice was not made by chance, as Paris embodies the tennis player's history and exploits.

Whether you're a sports fan or simply 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 sites in Paris, reminding everyone of the impact of this exceptional athlete, both on the courts and in the hearts of his fans.