Madrid, May 1 : Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal and South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors on Friday extended their partnership for another five years, until 2020.

The Spaniard has been a global ambassador for Kia since 2006. The 28-year-old will continue to appear in global advertising campaigns to endorse Kia by taking part in international brand events, including his participation in the Australia Open, which Kia is its main sponsor, reports Efe.

The popular player began its relationship with Kia in Spain in 2004 when his career took its first steps, becoming an ambassador for the company in the Spanish market.