Rafael
Nadal has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Infosys, a technology company
in the sports world.
Despite
being away from the ATP tour this year and his potential retirement in 2024,
the 22-time Grand Slam champion continues to gather sponsorships, and this time
he has partnered with Infosys.
The company
describes itself on its website as "a global leader in next-generation
digital services and consulting." The announcement was made by Rafael
Nadal himself, suggesting a significant collaboration between the tennis icon
and the digital services company.
“I’m very
happy to work closely with Infosys, as they work to not only evolve the
experience of tennis to the times, but also empower people in our communities
to be part of a brighter future,” Nadal said.
“I love the
way Infosys has brought its digital expertise across industries to the global
tennis ecosystem. It has transformed the tennis experience for a billion global
fans and truly empowered all players on the tour with analytics that they could
have only dreamt of a few years ago,” he added.
From the
company's side, they also expressed their delight in the contract they signed
with Nadal, recognizing him as one of the most prominent athletes, not only in
tennis but in the global sports arena as a whole.
“It is an
honour to welcome Rafa – one of the world’s most respected champion athletes
and humanitarians – as an ambassador for Infosys,” said Salil Parekh, Chief
Executive Officer & Managing Director, Infosys.
“He is
someone who personifies the spirit of always evolving, never giving up, utmost
dedication and determination to give the very best in every situation. We are
inspired by his approach, and it reflects our own aspirations to continuously
evolve and always remain relevant for our clients.”
Furthermore,
the technology and AI company stated that Nadal is a "perfect embodiment
of what it takes for individuals or business leaders to evolve and continually
navigate their next."