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Nadal is ready for the return of Jeddah, to appear at the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF

Spanjaard will be on site, with the aim of inspiring young tennis players
December 11, 2025

Rafael Nadal returns to Jeddah for the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF, which runs from December 17 to 21. The Spanish superstar, ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation, will take part in several events during the tournament, aiming to inspire the younger generation, both globally and locally.

One of the highlights of this year’s agenda is that the former number 1 in the PIF ATP rankings will take part in a meet and greet at the King Abdullah Sports City fan zone on December 19.

“Coming back to Jeddah for the Next Gen ATP Finals is something I am looking forward to,” Nadal said in a press release. “I have been received very warmly in Saudi Arabia and I feel that there is real energy in tennis.

“As I said, my goal is to help inspire the next generation, in Saudi Arabia and around the world. Partnering with the STF [Saudi Tennis Federation] Developing the Kingdom’s enormous tennis potential, which has already made impressive progress, is a key element. The reason for me to come back is to see the development at all levels and to help achieve that goal. I’m very proud to help more kids pick up a racket, compete or just discover something new they love.

Last year in Jeddah, Nadal held a meet and greet, attended an awards ceremony at a U14 STF tournament and also led a clay court coaching clinic for young Saudi tennis prospects at The Racquet Space. Nadal visited the Onyx Arena to meet the participants taking part in the first wheelchair tennis event in Saudi Arabia and also met the Davis Cup players from Team Saudi.

Nadal also held a roundtable discussion with ATP Tour stars Jakub Mensik, Alex Michelsen and Joao Fonseca, the Brazilian who won the 20 and under event.

This year’s Jeddah field will feature last year’s finalist Learner Tien, Alexander Blockx, Dino Prizmic, Martin Landaluce, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, Nishesh Basavareddy, Rafael Jodar and Justin Engel.