Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, is not only a tennis legend but also a devoted family man. Let’s delve into the heartwarming details of his personal life.
Rafael Nadal’s Wife: María Francisca Perelló
Nadal’s wife, María Francisca Perelló (affectionately known as “Xisxa”), has been by his side for many years. The couple married in 2019 after dating for an impressive 14 years. Their enduring love story is a testament to their strong bond.
The Arrival of Baby Nadal
In June 2022, Rafael Nadal announced that he and María were expecting their first child. The tennis star expressed his excitement, saying, “If all goes well, I’m going to be a father.” On October 13, 2022, their joy was complete when they welcomed their son into the world. Although the couple has not publicly shared their son’s name, it has been reported that he has been christened Rafael Nadal Perelló.
Adorable Moments in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal’s visit to Australia was shorter than he would have liked due to a hip injury that required surgery. However, during his stay in Brisbane, he managed to create some precious memories with his family. Accompanied by María and their one-year-old baby, Nadal enjoyed quality time together. Pictures of their outing recently emerged on social media, showing little Rafael (born in October 2022) playing with a white mini tennis racket.
Fatherhood Challenges
Nadal has openly discussed the challenges of traveling with a child. He admitted that it takes some adaptation to bring their son along to tournaments. “We have some help. No problem at all. Just I need to organize a little bit my life, as everybody needs to do when you have a child,” he said.
In summary, Rafael Nadal’s son, Rafael Nadal Perelló, has brought a new chapter of joy to his life as a father. His wife, María Francisca Perelló, stands by his side, and together, they create a heartwarming family story that complements his remarkable tennis career.
Rafael Nadal in 2024
Ranked no.275, Nadal played his last match on the 11th of May when he surrendered to world no.8 Hubert Hurkacz 6-1 6-3 in the 2nd round in Rome (draw).
This season Rafael achieved a compiled 7-4 win-loss record.
Rafael Nadal will come up against the world no.4 Alexander Zverev in the 1st round on Monday at 4:00 pm on Court PHILIPPE-CHATRIER. Their actual head to head record is 7-3 for Nadal.
The Spaniard won 92 titles in his career: 24 on hard courts, 63 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Nadal will play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
