Rafael Nadal

The Spanish superstar has received congratulations from Novak Djokovic after reports emerged of a secret arrival.

“I’m not used to talking about my private life. We live more peacefully with a lower profile. “It’s a beautiful news. Nadal laughed, saying: “I hope to be in this situation in not a very long period of time.” I’m sure he will experience himself.” He has a big family.

Tennis star Rafael Nadal has become a father for the first time at the age of 36.

The name Sebastia, Sebastian in English and the name of Rafa’s father and great-grandfather, has been touted as the most likely for the couple’s child. The couple have not talked about their pregnancy in public and their happy news was only revealed in June when she was spotted with a baby bump following the French Open. [The Sun ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20047111/rafael-nadal-dad-mery-perello-birth-baby-boy/)reports, the mother and baby are said to be “doing well”. Tennis star Rafael Nadal has become a father for the first time at the age of 36. The Spanish superstar’s wife Mery “Xisca” Perello gave birth in a private clinic in the Palma on Sunday, according to the Spanish press. Rafael Nadal’s dream has come true with the tennis legend and wife Mery becoming parents for the first time with details emerging.

The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said Maria Francisca Perelló, Nadal's wife, gave birth to a baby boy in a clinic on the island of Mallorca ...

Nadal’s welcome to the world of fatherhood came two weeks after his The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said Maria Francisca Perelló, Nadal’s wife, gave birth to a baby boy in a clinic on the island of Mallorca where they live. The wife of Rafael Nadal has given birth to the couple’s first child, according to reports in the Spanish media.

The 36-year-old tennis player's wife Mery Perello, 34, gave birth to a baby boy in a private clinic in Mallorca's capital Palma on Saturday morning (08.10.22), ...

Rafael Nadal has confirmed the incredible news that he has become a father for the first time – see the announcement.

[ Sign up to the HELLO! I don't know if it [travelling throughout the year and having children] is ideal." It's not the only time Rafael has shared his desire to become a father, having previously shared with The Sun: "I would love to have children: boys, girls… "I think it's also above all about looking after the kids. I love children and I would like my children to do what they like." The birth took place in a private clinic on the island where Mery had to remain under observation and rest completely in the last few weeks."

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, October 8, 2022. Rafael Nadal has realized a dream: fatherhood. Mery Perello, Nadal's wife, gave birth to a baby ...

"Congratulations to our dear honorary @RafaelNadal and to María Perelló for the birth of their first child," Real Madrid posted. The 36-year-old Rafa and 34-year-old Mery have been together for about 17 years. "Both mom and her baby, born in the 37th week of her pregnancy, are doing well," MARCA reports citing a source.

After a near 20 year-long courtshitm Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello have welcomed a baby boy. Read more here.

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The 36-year-old tennis player's wife Mery Perello, 34, gave birth to a baby boy in a private clinic in Mallorca's capital Palma yesterday morning, ...

We live calmer with a lower profile. He added at the announcement about striving to keep his family out of the spotlight: “I’m not used to talking about my private life. “The birth took place in a private clinic on the island where Mery had to remain under observation and rest completely in the last few weeks.”