Rafael Nadal urged to use new Saudi tennis role to speak out on human rights

Under the partnership, Nadal will also open a tennis academy in Riyadh.

Amnesty International has urged Rafael Nadal to use his new role as ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation as a platform to speak out on human rights.

Nadal, 37, has taken up the role as part of the STF's "long-term commitment to help grow the sport and inspire a new generation of athletes" in the Gulf kingdom.