Rafael Nadal, the world-renowned Spanish tennis player, is the new ambassador for Saudi Tennis Federation (STF).
The star’s new role, which comes as part of the Kingdom’s long-term commitment to develop the sport in the country and inspire a new generation of athletes, was announced on Monday following Nadal’s recent surprise visit to a junior tennis clinic in Riyadh, which was hosted by STF.
“Everywhere you look in Saudi Arabia, you can see growth and progress, and I’m excited to be a part of that. I continue to play tennis as I love the game, but beyond playing, I want to help the sport grow far and wide across the world, and in Saudi, there is real potential,” Nadal said in an official