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VIDEO: Ubaldo On Rafael Nadal’s Saudi Deal – I Trust Rafa But He Should Consider Donating The Money

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Earlier this year Rafael Nadal unexpectedly struck a new deal to become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF). 

The 22-time Grand Slam champion is set to travel to the country multiple times a year and help develop junior tennis. Furthermore, Nadal will also open up an academy in the country in a deal that is set to be worth millions. However, the financial details have not been publicly disclosed. 

Nadal’s partnering with Saudi Arabia has prompted criticism from some who accuse the Middle Eastern nation of using sports to improve its image which has been tarnished by wrongdoing. Something that is better known as sportwashing. Saudi Arabia has been criticised for their human rights record, especially concerning women and LGBT+ people. 

In a recent interview with Ana Pastor on Spanish television’s El Objetivo, Nadal said it was ‘logical’ for sports to be partnering up with Saudi Arabia considering the resources they have. However, he understands the backlash he has recieved from some and says if no meaningful change occur over the next decade he will admit he has ‘been completely wrong.’  

But is there a way that Nadal can please both his supporters and critics? Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta has a solution. 

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(VIDEO) Ubaldo And Steve: “Paolini’s Resilience Earns Her Another Stunning Grand Slam Final”

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Jasmine Paolini is a game away from her first Grand Slam title after a stunning win at Wimbledon on Thursday. 

The 28-year-old ousted Donna Vekic in what was the longest-ever women’s semi-final match to ever take place at SW19. Her reward is a clash against Barbora Krejcikova in what will be their first meeting on the Tour since the qualifying rounds of the 2018 Australian Open. Krejcikova staged an impressive comeback to beat 2022 Elena Rybakina in three sets. 

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta and tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink review the action that took place in the women’s semi-finals and look ahead to the men’s matches. Daniil Medvedev will play reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the first match on Friday. Then it will be Novak Djokovic against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. 

Will there be any surprises? 

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(VIDEO) Amazing Lorenzo Musetti Sets Up Djokovic Showdown At Wimbledon

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Jannik Sinner might be out of the men’s draw but Italian interest is still high thanks to Lorenzo Musetti.

Musetti, who is currently ranked 25th in the world, ousted Taylor Fritz in a five-set roller-coaster to move into the semi-finals. It is the first time the 22-year-old had reached the last four of a Grand Slam event in his career and he is only the fourth man from his country to reach this stage at Wimbledon.

Tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink joins Ubaldo Scanagatta to reflect on the latest match to take place at SW19.

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(VIDEO) Novak Djokovic Continues To Impress Despite Crowd Arguments

Novak Djokovic is hitting form at the right time as he is into the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

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Novak Djokovic cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight sets win over Holger Rune.

After a struggling against Jacob Fearnley and Alexei Popyrin, the seven-time champion seems to be getting back to his best level as he is now into the last eight.

Next up for Djokovic will be Alex De Minaur as he is now favourite to reach another Wimbledon final.

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta and hall of fame writer Steve Flink speak about Djokovic’s form and discuss Djokovic’s recent arguments with the Centre Court crowd.

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