Rafael Nadal Reveals Rare Glimpse Into his Life as a New Father
Fatherhood comes naturally to Rafael Nadal. The 22-time Grand Slam champion and his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, celebrated the arrival of their first child, a son, in October 2022. While he may have mastered the shots and serves on the court, being a father brings new lessons for Rafael every day.
“Everything is a surprise because everything is new,” he shared with E! News during a press conference prior to The Netflix Slam on March 3. “Especially with your first child, everything is completely new for both my wife and me. We learn something new every day, and each day brings unexpected moments.”
Despite the challenges, becoming a parent is an adventure that the 37-year-old has always wanted to experience. “I have always been fond of kids,” he explained. “I have enjoyed spending time with children and had great fun with my younger cousins when they were babies.”
For the Spanish tennis player—whose career is often shadowed by retirement speculations— he is determined to savor this phase of his life, embracing both tennis and diapers with equal enthusiasm.