“My new way to love the road,” Rafael Nadal launches Kia Motors’ EV9 in a special event in Madrid 

Rafael Nadal has been in association with Kia Motors since 2004.

“My new way to love the road,” Rafael Nadal launches Kia Motors’ EV9 in a special event in Madrid 

Rafael Nadal in Kia EV9 (Images via Rafael Nadal X)

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal launched the Kia Motors’ EV9 in a special event in Madrid. As the Korea-based car company unveiled its first three-row battery-powered sport utility vehicle at the IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid on Wednesday, Rafael Nadal was present there. The tennis ace was presented with a Kia EV9. 

Nadal then expressed his love for the new car as he claimed that it would be his new way to love the road. The Spanish legend also talked about Kia’s movement on the tennis court. 

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“Yesterday in Madrid I lived one of those special days…Our next move together is larger-than-life! The amazing KIA EV9 is my new way to love on the road – and I can’t wait till you see how we’re reshaping movement on the tennis court too…Thanks,” wrote Nadal while sharing his pictures with the new Kia EV9.

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It is worth mentioning that Rafael Nadal has been the brand ambassador of Kia Motors since 2004. The Spaniard’s contract with the Korean company expires in 2025.

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Rafael Nadal racing against time to get fit before 2024 Australian Open

While Rafael Nadal might have found a new way to love the road, the Spaniard is struggling to find ways to get back to his first love i.e. tennis. The 37-year-old has been out of the tour since the 2023 Australian Open where he crashed out after losing in the second round. Nadal underwent surgery on his hip post that.

Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal (Image via NBC News)

Nadal is now racing against the time to get match-fit before the start of the 2024 Australian Open. Although the Spaniard has clarified that he has not set a timeframe for his comeback, the pressure is mounting on Nadal with his fans anticipating a return at the start of the next season. Also, with the Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley confirming that Nadal will play at the year’s first Grand Slam, the anticipation is higher than before.

Rafael Nadal fans are expecting a repeat of 2022 from the Spaniard ace where he won the Australian Open on his return to action after an elongated break. Nadal also went on to win the French Open in the same year and take his tally of Grand Slam titles to 2022. Now, his fans will expect a similar feat from the 37-year-old and expect him to close the gap between him and Novak Djokovic.

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