Clijsters, Nadal named ITWA ambassadors of the year
Rafael Nadal and Kim Clijsters have been voted the International Tennis Writers Association’s Ambassadors of the Year.
The award recognizes a combination of achievements on the court, conduct that shows tennis in the best possible light and co-operation with the media.
"Nadal and Clijsters have been superb ambassadors for their sport,” said Sebastian Fest, co-president of ITWA. "Having followed them throughout the season, we appreciate how professional and helpful they have both been in answering the thousands of questions that journalists have put to them. Their attitude is a great example to everyone in professional sport."—Matthew Cronin
The award recognizes a combination of achievements on the court, conduct that shows tennis in the best possible light and co-operation with the media.
"Nadal and Clijsters have been superb ambassadors for their sport,” said Sebastian Fest, co-president of ITWA. "Having followed them throughout the season, we appreciate how professional and helpful they have both been in answering the thousands of questions that journalists have put to them. Their attitude is a great example to everyone in professional sport."—Matthew Cronin
