Spanish superstar and current World No. 1 Rafael Nadal is the new face for Emporio Armani.

StarOnline said that the King of Clay has followed the road traveled by fellow athletes, football studs David Beckham and Christian Ronaldo as he agreed to pose for Armani, stripped down to his jocks.

Photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot took Nadal’s first promotional pictures. These photos taken last year have already hit the internet.

The Star Online posed a burning question asking who among the sexy star athletes look best in Armani briefs.

Contrary to images seen of Nadal at the courts by his tennis fans, Nadal will be seen in the promotional pictures in skin head - like Beckham - in provocative position and oozing with sensuality as he shows off his toned muscles.