Rafael Nadal has fans in high places.

The king of clay met Argentine President Mauricio Macri today.

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Nadal, who launches defense of his Buenos Aires title tomorrow when he takes on good buddy Juan Monaco, posted this image of the meeting.

 

Ha sido un placer pasar unos minutos con @mauriciomacri Presidente de #Argentina. Gracias por hacerme sentir como en casa It's been a pleasure to spend some time with @mauriciomacri, President of #Argentina. Thanks for making me feel at home.

A photo posted by Rafa Nadal (@rafaelnadal) on

Feb 10, 2016 at 2:07pm PST