Rafael Nadal expressed his interest in bringing his academy to Saudi Arabia, stating that he would like to create a beautiful project for tennis in the Kingdom. Nadal, who serves as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, said that conversations are still ongoing between his team and tennis officials in Saudi Arabia. The Rafa Nadal Academy, based in Mallorca, has expanded to various locations around the world and could potentially establish a presence in Saudi Arabia. Nadal has visited the Gulf region many times and feels a connection with this part of the world.