Rafa Nadal is the new ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation

This is reported by the STF itself, which adds: “In Saudi Arabia, it will hold a season a year to help promote and plan the development of girls and boys in this sport, as well as to increase interest in tennis among the country’s young population.” “.

In addition to promoting the growth of the sport in general, the STF has also implemented the following plans: developing a new ‘Rafa Nadal Academy’ This helps aspiring players become great players.

“Everywhere you look in Saudi Arabia you can see growth and progress, and I’m excited to be a part of that. I still play tennis because I love it. But beyond playing, I want to help grow the sport around the world.” “There is great potential in Saudi Arabia,” Nadal says in statements released by the Saudi federation.

“The kids here today are looking to the future and have a real passion for all sports. If I can help them get a racquet or just get in shape and enjoy the benefits of a healthy life, I will be happy to have made a difference,” adds Spanish on the STF website.

Right now, Saudi Arabia It hosts 177 tennis clubs146% increase since 2019. In the last four years, the number of registered players increased by 46% to 2,300, and the number of players under the age of 14 increased by 100% from 500 to 1,000. .

According to STF president Arij Almutabagani, “Rafa embodies all the values ​​we appreciate in a true champion on and off the field.”

“He is simply an ideal model for our boys and girls to follow. It is clear that Rafa lives the best version of himself every day. His dedication to training, his dedication to every shot and the way he fights for every point is very important for us to instill in the stars of the future.” “The values ​​we hope for. To develop them not only as players, but also as people,” he says.