“In the 52-year history of our event, we have had many great champions over the years, but Rafa is a global icon, the biggest star and greatest player we have ever had,” Mark Ein, who assumed management of the long-running tournament in 2019, wrote in an email exchange. “What a wonderful way for all of us to celebrate the return of great summer traditions in our community like the Citi Open.”
Rafael Nadal to play in Washington’s Citi Open for the first time – The Washington Post
