‘Not easy for women in these areas’ – Iga Swiatek reacts to Rafael Nadal becoming Saudi Tennis ambassador | 379S4Y6 | 2024-01-21 16:08:01
'Not easy for women in these areas' – Iga Swiatek reacts to Rafael Nadal becoming Saudi Tennis ambassador | 379S4Y6 | 2024-01-21 16:08:01
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has provided her ideas on Rafael Nadal turning into a Saudi Tennis ambassador, admitting it's 'not straightforward for ladies in these areas'.
Nadal has signed a multi-million greenback deal to be an envoy for the Saudi Tennis Federation as they appear to extend their affect on the sport.
The 22-time main champion has confronted criticism over the choice and lots of have accused Saudi Arabia of sportswashing given their poor human rights report.
Nadal was unable to play at the Australian Open this yr resulting from damage however Swiatek was quizzed concerning the Spaniard after Tuesday's win over Sofia Kenin.
'I didn't know that that is the case,' Swiatek stated about Nadal turning into a Saudi ambassador.
'Nicely, I feel like it's not black and white, all the things that's happening, within the sport. It's arduous for me to sum up in a single sentence.
'There have been plenty of rumours concerning the WTA Finals going to Saudi. We're still ready for the choice.
'It was all the time arduous for me to say if it's good or not because it's not straightforward for ladies in these areas.
'Clearly these nations also need to change and enhance politically and sociologically. It's not straightforward to determine.
'Also when it comes to many events that have been held, there have been rumours about sportswashing.
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'In my case, because I've nothing to do with Rafa and his selections, it must be as much as the federations and the governing bodies who determine if we're going to play there or not.
'If there can be some adverse backlash, they should take the duty. For me it's arduous to straightforwardly go a method and say something.
'I didn't even find out about Rafa's determination. Clearly men's sport is already there in Saudi. I don't know if it's an excellent choice or not.'
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