He The Public Investment Fund (FPI) of Saudi Arabia has appointed Matteo Berrettini as tennis ambassadora role where the Italian will try to help train the next generation of players and elevate this sport to a global level.
In recent months, Sovereign funds have made important inroads into tennisby being the official partner of the men’s and women’s world rankings and cooperation in several tournaments.
«One of my roles is to inspire the next generation, the youth, the children,” declared the former world number six. in a video posted Monday on social media. « With FIP, I can do it. «It’s one of the best things I could do».
In January, Rafa Nadal was appointed ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, and the Spaniard said he was eager to help educate children and increase interest in the sport.
Berrettini, who has already played in Riyadh during the Diriyah Tennis Cup in 2022, will also promote inclusion and create opportunities at all levels of the sportPIF said in a statement.
Women’s rights activists and members of the LGBTQ community have accused Saudi Arabia of “sports washing” and criticized the country’s human rights record, even though it spends a lot of money on sports such as soccer, Formula 1 and golf.
The country denies allegations of human rights abuses and says it protects its national security through its laws.
Source: La Verdad
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