The organizers of the China Open, an ATP 500 hardcourt event that takes place later this year, have revealed that French Open 2013 titlist Rafael Nadal has already expressed his commitment to participate at this prestigious event in Asia.
The China Open has been dubbed as one of the richest tournaments in Asia. This is a dual-gender event with all the best players in the world anticipated to be at the National Tennis Center from September 22 to October 6 for this tournament.
“We are excited to present the best players in the world in Beijing for our fans. Rafael Nadal is a global superstar and his participation is a great way for the fans to celebrate the China Open’s 10th anniversary,” said Alfred Zhang, China Open tournament director.
Nadal has won the China Open in 2005. This is not the only success that he achieved in Beijing. The Spaniard won the 2008 Beijing Olympics singles gold medal in tennis, elevating him to be the only second male player to acheive the rare Career Golden Slam.
“I am really looking forward to the China Open this year. I have heard great things about the Diamond Court but haven’t played there yet so I hope to see all my Chinese fans there in Beijing in October,” said Nadal.
