Rafael Nadal will play his first tournament as a father. The Spanish legend and his wife Xisca became parents of a baby boy less than 3 weeks ago. During a press conference in Paris, Nadal admitted that he is finding it very difficult to stay away from his baby boy.
“It has always been difficult to leave home to be honest. Now it’s different again. After three weeks knowing my son, it’s a difficult experience in life to have to miss him, you have to adapt it. But we are lucky to make video calls any time we want,” he confessed.
“After only three weeks knowing him, you start missing him.” 👶❤️#RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/GqWPYr1YjU
— TennisONE (@TennisONEApp) November 1, 2022
Nadal will play his opening match on Wednesday against either Tommy Paul or fellow Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut.
Here is the draw.
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Now the world no.2, Rafael played his last match on the 5th of September when he capitulated to world no.21 Francis Tiafoe 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).
During this season Rafael owns an overall 38-5 record. The Spaniard conquered 4 titles in 2022 in Melbourne, Australian Open, Acapulco and French Open. Rafael was the finalist in Indian Wells.
Rafael Nadal |
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