Zach Heinzerling's 'Rafa' Earns Emmy Nomination at Wimbledon
Originally published Jul 9, 2026
By Matthew Carey · Deadline
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Key points
- Zach Heinzerling's Netflix series 'Rafa' received an Emmy nomination.
- Heinzerling learned of the nomination while at Wimbledon during a men’s quarterfinal match.
- Seth Meyers, Heinzerling’s brother-in-law, assisted in the production of the documentary.
Zach Heinzerling, the director of the Netflix series 'Rafa' about tennis legend Rafael Nadal, received an Emmy nomination while at Wimbledon. He was attending a men’s quarterfinal match when he learned of the news. The series has been praised for its portrayal of Nadal’s career and personal life. Heinzerling’s brother-in-law, Seth Meyers, provided assistance during the production of the documentary. The Emmy nomination highlights the film’s impact and quality.
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