Beer brand Amstel Ultra has signed Rafael Nadal to a three-year partnership. Amstel Ultra is hoping that can use its global superstar status to help the brand expand into new markets.

Nadal is expected to appear in a number of advertising campaigns in the coming months endorsing Amstel ULTRA, Amstel 0.0, Amstel ULTRA Seltzer, and Amstel Malta ULTRA. Amstel 0.0 is a nonalcoholic beer created for consumers who prefer zero alcohol content in their drinks.

I am very happy to be teaming up with Amstel ULTRA® over the next few years. This past year has been challenging for all of us and there has never been a more important moment to find balance in our lives. Being a professional tennis player and always traveling around the world, I live an extremely active and busy life. But at the same time, I always make time to enjoy moments with those close to me when I can. I believe that everybody must be able to find the right balance that works for them and the Amstel ULTRA® and Amstel 0.0 range complement this perfectly.

-Rafael Nadal

Amstel Brewery was founded in 1870 in Amsterdam. It was taken over by Heineken International in 1968.

Andrey Rublev has officially switched to Head Gravity Pro racquets. Rublev has been playing with a blackout racquet for some time. He was also apparently under a racquet contract with Wilson, which just expired. 

Andrey Rublev was playing with a Wilson Six One 95 until a year ago before switching to a blacked-out Head Gravity Pro. Alexander Zverev also endorses the Head Gravity Pro.

Head Gravity Pro is arm-friendly with a flex rating of 62.  The large 100 sq. in. head gives a big sweet spot for players to hit through.  With an 18×20 string pattern, the racquet has excellent control and touch.

Head GravityPro Specs

Length 27 in (69 cm)
Head Size 100 sq in (645 sq cm)
Weight 11.7 oz (332 gm)
Balance Point 12.75 in (32 cm) 6pts Head Light
Construction 20mm/20mm/20mm
String Pattern 18 Mains / 20 Crosses (18×20)
Flex Rating 62 
Swing Weight 332