Besides the decision of his comeback to the courts in Indian Wells, Rafael Nadal recently found himself stuck in a situation of controversy. While the tennis star attracted a big controversy by accepting the ambassadorship of Saudi Arabia tennis, he has been the topic of discussion for a while now. While everyone was divided into two groups supporting or criticizing his call, former tennis pro Martin Jaite walked in with a unique perspective.

Recently, Martin Jaite talked about several aspects of Rafael Nadal’s current status in the tennis world. While the tennis star was asked to drop his thoughts on the matter, he kept himself neutral with a unique response.

“it’s very difficult for players to resist” – Former tennis pro drops an unusual angle on Rafa’s Saudi Arabia controversy

Days after Rafa cleared the air with his comment about making a change to his image, Former tennis player Martin Jaite added his response to the matter. Acknowledging the challenges faced by athletes when significant financial incentives are involved, he said, “It’s just that it’s very difficult for players to resist such a huge amount of money.”

While the tennis legend planned on moving ahead with his plans to establish a tennis academy in the country, things took a completely different turn. Every different entity is carrying a different response to the whole situation.

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The Argentine continued to elaborate his statement, saying, “What can you say about that? It’s difficult to give an opinion when there is a lot of money involved, regardless of what you think is ethical or not.” Despite concerns about the country’s human rights practices, Nadal’s decision to be unaffected by the controversy highlights the motivation that he carries to grow and bring a change.

Jaite’s optimism about Rafa’s comeback

Besides dropping a comment on the controversy that recently gripped Rafael Nadal, the Argentine also talked about his comeback in the sport. Rafa was recently seen practicing on the Indian Wells courts, appearing to be healthy and fit.

“Nadal has nine lives. He’s been injured many times and he’s come back. Everything will depend on what the body tells him, because he wants to. But if the body does not respond it will be impossible,” Jaite said.

As the members of the tennis community carry a wide array of thoughts about Rafa’s move towards Saudi Arabia, it still remains to be seen if fans respect his decision.