Carlos Moya joins Rafa Nadal’s coaching team

Fourteen-times grand slam champion Rafa Nadal has turned to fellow Mallorcan Carlos Moya in an attempt to revitalise his career, the 30-year-old Spaniard said on Saturday.

Moya, like Nadal a former world number one, will join his team for the coming season and work alongside his uncle Toni Nadal and Francis Roig.

“To have someone like Carlos who is not only a friend but also a very important person in my career is something special,” Nadal said in a statement.

“He will be next to me on my practice and competition.”

“To be honest it was great to receive that call. To be able to help Rafa is something special for me and I am sure that together with Toni, Francis and the rest of the team we have a great common project,” Moya, 40, said.