Rafael Nadal has been criticized for his comments on gender equality in tennis. Nadal said that he believes both men and women should have the same opportunities.
The 37-year-old is currently recovering from a back injury. He was appointed ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation on January 16, 2013. He has won 14 grand slam titles in his career, including the 2009 US Open. He also won the Australian Open in 2009 and the French Open in 2010. He is the current world No. 1 in singles.