Teknon Medical Center recently hosted a corporate event to unveil the new facilities of the Teknon Tennis Clinic, aiming to become a benchmark in diagnosing, treating, and preventing pathologies linked to tennis training. The initiative was led by Ángel Ruiz Cotorro and featured a guest list packed with tennis legends and key sports figures, including Rafael Nadal, along with Conchita Martínez, Alex Corretja, Manuel Orantes, Sergi Bruguera, and Carlos Costa. Representatives from the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) and the Royal Tennis Club of Barcelona were present among others. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
During the Wednesday gathering, Nadal and Dr. Ruiz acknowledged Cotorro for his dedication. Nadal highlighted the support, optimism, knowledge, and passion of his team, which he said enabled him to pursue a long athletic career while meeting the highest standards of professional sport. He emphasized that having a specialist focused on tennis health and research helps anticipate health issues for both current athletes and future generations. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
Dr. Ruiz, who serves as the director of RFET Medical Services as well, underscored that Teknon Tennis Clinic brings a multidisciplinary approach. With more than three decades in the tennis world, the clinic hosts a team of highly specialized trauma doctors, sports physicians, cardiologists, physiologists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation professionals who address prevention, diagnostic assessment, and injury recovery for both professional and amateur players. The goal, according to the director, is to offer a comprehensive path for athletes within a single center—from initial evaluation to medical clearance and sport-specific discharge. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
Teknon Medical Center also showcases the latest generation of diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, positioned as a reference in identifying, treating, and preventing injuries while promoting overall health. For those who pursue sport, enjoy an active lifestyle, and aspire to a long, successful athletic career, the center’s leadership stressed the enduring commitment to quality care. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
The Teknon Tennis Clinic project aligns with Quirónsalud’s emphasis on sports health, a commitment strengthened by visible participation in many major events. The center serves as the Health Services provider for the RFET and has participated as the Official Healthcare Provider in events like the Davis Cup Finals, Billie Jean King Cup Finals by Gainbridge in 2023, all hosted in Spain. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
Quirónsalud has also collaborated with the Mutua Madrid Open for more than twenty years and acts as the Official Health Service for other significant tournaments across Spain, including the Open Banc Sabadell – Trofeo Conde de Godó, the Gijón Open, the Girona ATP Tour Challenger, and several regional events. Since 2019, Quirónsalud has served as the Official Medical Service for Movistar’s Rafa Nadal Academy. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
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The organization’s broader mission extends to numerous sporting events and disciplines because sport embodies values linked to health and quality of life, extending beyond disease prevention. Quirónsalud emphasizes a working ethos built on discipline, resilience, and continuous improvement. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
As part of this broader effort, the group provides medical services for the MotoGP World Championship and stands as the Official Medical Provider for the Association of Basketball Clubs (ACB) across its competitions, as well as for Spain’s national men’s and women’s handball teams. The collaboration includes partnerships with football, basketball, handball, and rugby clubs nationwide. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)
In recent years, Spain has hosted notable events such as the Seville EDP Half Marathon, the Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana, the Barcelona Mitja Marató, and the Behobia/San Sebastián race, among others, with the 2021 edition marking continuing involvement. The Madrid Premier Pádel and the Movistar Rafa Nadal Academy have also featured prominently in the organization’s sports-health portfolio. (Source: Teknon Medical Center)