Rafael Nadal has been appointed as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, committing to help grow tennis in Saudi Arabia. Nadal will spend dedicated time in Saudi each year to develop young players and increase interest in tennis among the youth. His new role includes plans to establish a Rafa Nadal Academy in the country. The announcement has led to criticism from some fans, citing concerns about the kingdom's sports ambitions and its impact on Nadal's legacy.
Rafael Nadal has been accused of supporting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to expand what critics call the regime’s “sportswashing” campaign after he was appointed ambassador of its tennis federation this week. https://t.co/HYR7A87n61
Rafael Nadal's decision to become a PR puppet for Saudi Arabia is a devastating blow to his legacy and a reminder of the kingdom’s vice grip over the sports world and its top stars. My latest for @SportsPolitika https://t.co/PI7CYwfCjJ
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, leading to criticism from some fans and furthering the kingdom’s tennis ambitions, @Adam_Lucente writes https://t.co/GaXDigemI3
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Rafael Nadal has signed on as a tennis ambassador for Saudi Arabia with plans to build an academy in the country.
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Rafael Nadal will serve as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation. Nadal's new role, announced Monday, includes promoting tennis in Saudi Arabia and plans for a Rafa Nadal Academy there: https://t.co/OxyiwD12kX
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Rafael #Nadal, the world-renowned Spanish #tennis player, is the new ambassador for Saudi Tennis Federation (STF). #SaudiArabia https://t.co/JADFa4NHlj
Rafa Nadal has become an ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation as part of a long-term commitment to help grow the sport in KSA. Nadal will spend dedicated time in Saudi each year to help develop boys & girls in the sport & grow interest in tennis among the young population.