Is the Rafa documentary on Netflix worth it for non-tennis fans?

Yes — it’s likely worth trying even if you’re not a tennis fan, especially if you enjoy sports documentaries about elite pressure, comeback stories, family, obsession, and the cost of greatness. The appeal is less “learn tennis tactics” and more “watch a legendary athlete at the end of an era reflect on what it took.”

Skip it if you only like documentaries with scandal, big twists, or a very critical/unauthorized angle. Athlete-led or access-based sports docs can sometimes feel polished and reverent rather than investigative.

Best test: watch the first episode or first 20–30 minutes. If the personal side, injury/comeback stakes, and Nadal’s temperament don’t hook you by then, the rest probably won’t convert you.