“I don’t think they need me to wash any image” – Rafael Nadal is conviced about his agreement with Saudi Arabia
Until Wednesday, February 14th, Rafael Nadal had remained silent on the issue that perhaps received more criticism throughout his career: Saudi Arabia. The Spaniard announced a month ago his incorporation as ambassador of the Saudi Arabian Tennis Federation, and from
Roland Garros can wait, Olympic gold is Alcaraz’s big goal this year
BUENOS AIRES - Between Paris and Paris, Carlos Alcaraz prefers the golden Paris, the Paris of Olympic gold. "It's a dream for me to bring Olympic gold to my country," said the Spaniard in Buenos Aires on Monday, who has a
“A lot of times money rules”: Martín Jaite on the strength of the Saudis and the limits of Djokovic
BUENOS AIRES - Money moves the world, they say. And tennis, of course. Martín Jaite, director of the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires, a vibrant, crowd-pulling tournament that is looking to jump to the 500 category, knows this well, but
“If they bring in more money, I’m fine with Saudi Arabia getting into tennis”- interview with Tomás Etcheverry
CÓRDOBA, Argentina - The equation is simple for Argentina's Tomás Etcheverry when it comes to positioning himself in the debate over Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the world of tennis: if they bring in more money, then they are welcome. "I
“Don’t go, Rafa!” – Nadal and Saudi Arabia, a complicated alliance, but one that can go a long way
Was it necessary, was it necessary for Rafael Nadal to enter into a partnership with Saudi Arabia? Nadal believes it was, that it was the right move. But many of those who follow him believe it was not, that he crossed
Grand Slam title and World number one: Tsitsipas ambition is inspired in Djokovic
RIYADH - Stefanos Tsitsipas wants a Grand Slam and the top of the ranking in 2023. Something like what Carlos Alcaraz achieved in 2022: a major title and number one. His greatest ambitions are expressed in words full of confidence. For
“The British Government is showing that politics is more important than peace” – Andrey Rublev speaks directly
RIYADH - The outlook for Russian tennis players ahead of Wimbledon 2023 is not encouraging. For now, they will remain banned from participating in the Grand Slam that starts in early July. The players had a meeting with the directors of