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The tennis star — who holds 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles, including a record 14 French Open titles — shares his first and only child with his wife,Mery “Xisxa” Perelló. The couple welcomed him in October 2022 in the town where they reside in Spain.
Nadalfirst revealedthat he and his wife would be expanding their family during a press conference in Palma de Mallorca in June 2022. “If all goes well, I’m going to be a father,” he said at the time.
The Spanish tennis pro said he kept the pregnancy news under wraps for as long as he did, because he prefers to keep details on his personal life private. But he did share a few details at the time about what might lie ahead for him as a parent and athlete.
“I don’t know what will change in my life because I don’t have experience, but I don’t think it will change my professional life,” he said of becoming a father.
Nadal and his wifewed in October 2019after dating for 14 years. In a rare glimpse into his home life in 2017, Nadal discussed wanting to expand his family.
“I would love to have children: boys, girls… I’m a person who loves kids and I’m a family guy. But also I tell you that the reality is, the years keep passing, I would like to start to do all of this when my sporting life determines it,” he toldThe Sun. “I think it’s also above all about looking after the kids. I don’t know if it [traveling] throughout the year and having children] is ideal.”
Read on for everything to know about Nadal’s son.
He was born in October 2022
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On Oct. 13, Nadal shared an update with his followers onTwitterabout how he and his family are doing following the birth of his son.
“Hello everyone. After a few days and many messages of love, I just wanted to thank you all!" hewrotein Spanish. “We are very happy and all very well! A big hug.”
Nadal and Perelló did not publicly share the name of their son, however,several outletsincluding CNN have reported it to be Rafael Nadal Perelló.
He was born two weeks after one of Nadal’s most memorable matches
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Facing off against Team World’s Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock at the O2, Nadal and the new retiree fell short 4-6, 7-6 (2), 11-9, asESPNreported. But it was the outpouring of love for Federer that made it a memorable night and the end to what Federer called “a perfect journey.”
He travels with Nadal to tennis matches
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Nadal has been spotted out and about with his little one while traveling to different locations for his tournaments.
He’s kept out of the public eye
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“I’m already exposed enough in my professional life,” the famed tennis player said at the time. “My loved ones and I like to live with a low profile.”
source: people.com
