Rafael Nadal has been urged to avoid the temptation of accepting a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to end his career with a farewell match in the Gulf state. Nadal is yet to confirm his retirement plans but is widely expected to hang up his racket before the end of 2024.
The Spaniard recently said that he would not be playing at the US Open despite initially appearing on the entry list for the final Grand Slam of the year. He remains on course to play at the Laver Cup, fuelling speculation that it could be his final event before retiring from tennis.
It remains to be seen where Nadal will decide to call it quits, but French journalist Benoit Maylin is adamant that he should avoid retiring in Saudi Arabia. He believes that such a move would tarnish Nadal’s public image as a result of the country’s human rights record.
