Jimmy Connors has stated that the primary reason for Rafael Nadal’s decision to sign the contract with Saudi Arabia is money. Recently, Nadal became the brand ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, entering into a long-term agreement with the federation to promote the sport in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Nadal’s plans to open an academy in the country played a role in his decision. The value of the deal is estimated to be substantial. The tennis community was taken aback by the news, and there has been much speculation about Nadal’s motivations for signing the contract. Jimmy Connors, a former American player, also commented on Nadal’s decision, suggesting that money was the driving force behind it. However, in a recent interview, Nadal denied that money was his sole motivation for signing the contract. Following an injury at the Brisbane International, Nadal will be making his comeback at the Indian Wells 2024 tournament. Before that, he will participate in an exhibition match against the World No. 2 player, which has been informally dubbed the ‘Netflix Slam.’ Nadal missed the ATP 250 event in January due to a muscle tear but has expressed his determination to return to the court in Las Vegas by March. In his interview, Nadal revealed that his main goals for the season are to compete in the and the Olympics, which could potentially be his final professional season on the Tour.
According to the Source firstsportz.com