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MALLORCA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 19: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Mandatory credit of Fundacion Rafa Nadal needed.) In this handout photo provided by the Fundacion Rafa Nadal, Rafa Nadal poses with wife Xisca Perello for the official wedding portraits after they were married on October 19, 2019 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Fundacion Rafa Nadal via Getty Images)

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MALLORCA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 19: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Mandatory credit of Fundacion Rafa Nadal needed.) In this handout photo provided by the Fundacion Rafa Nadal, Rafa Nadal poses with wife Xisca Perello for the official wedding portraits after they were married on October 19, 2019 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by Fundacion Rafa Nadal via Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal is set to start his fatherhood duties. On October 8, 2022, Nadal and his wife, Mery Perello, welcomed their first child. The Spaniard was thankful to all his fans for their blessings and wishes from him.
Rafael Nadal and Perello received countless messages from fans around the world after they became parents for the first time. The former world no.1 usually does not share about his personal life. The exciting news of the baby comes two weeks after Nadal’s emotional match with his friend and rival Roger Federer . Nadal and his wife got married in October 2019 and dated for 14 years before tying the knot.
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Fans congratulate Rafael Nadal on beginning his new chapter in life
After receiving tons of messages from all around the world, Rafael Nadal tweeted his thanks. He tweeted , ” Hello everyone. After a few days and numerous messages of affection I just wanted to thank you all! We are very happy and all very well! A big hug.” (Google Translate)
Hola a todos. Después de unos días y muchos mensajes de cariño sólo quería daros las gracias a todos!☺️
Estamos muy contentos y todos muy bien! Un fuerte abrazo 🤗— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 13, 2022
Fans quickly poured their hearts out with congratulatory messages. One eager fan wished the new father and requested, “Congratulations Rafa!!, for the best trophy you’ve ever won so far as fatherhood. I hope to see you next year at the Mutua Madrileña so that you can sign the photo in which I am giving you.” (Google Translate)
¡¡Enhorabuena Rafa!!, por el mejor trofeo que has conseguido hasta ahora como es la paternidad.
Espero verte el año próximo en el Mutua Madrileña para que me firmes la foto en la que te estoy entregando el trofeo de Tenis Manuel Alonso en el Club Internacional con solo14 años.— Andrés Robles López (@AndyPalante) October 13, 2022
The birth of his son sparked a wave of happy emotions all over his Twitter space. Fans congratulated and sent their blessings to their parents.
Congratulations Rafa and Mery on the birth of your son
— 🦋🎾Philip MC🎾🦋 (@pmca80) October 13, 2022
Rafael Nadal assures fans that his wife and son are extremely well. The new dad can now enjoy the latest addition to his family from him before returning to the ATP tour.
Nadal has repeatedly stated that he wants children so badly, and now fans are excited to see him in his new role as a father. Fans weren’t shy about sharing their excitement.
so happy for you 😭❤️ love you so much
— ִֶָ (@itboylewis) October 13, 2022
Awww you’re so welcome Rafa 💕💕🥰🥰. Give baby Rafa a kiss for me 😘. You and the family keep safe 🙏🏾 God bless you all ❤️🙏🏾
— Jae Green (@MadamJanielle) October 13, 2022
Some fans were quick to wish the Spaniard more victories in his matches. One such fan said, ” Rafa I can’t imagine the day you will retire from tennis!! It will be a difficult and sad day, please keep your body and only participate in important tournaments, we want to snatch the top of the world rankings” (Google Translate).
Rafa no me imagino el día que te retirarás del tenis!! Será un día difícil y triste, por favor mantenga su cuerpo y solo participe en torneos importantes, queremos arrebatarle la cima del ranking mundial y luego retirarnos ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Cuzq5WM0kq
— Ahmad Albaz 🇯🇴🇪🇬 (@ahmadfv15) October 13, 2022
Fans expressed their love and blessings for the new parents.
Best of times Rafa ♥️♥️ nothing like holding a newborn 🥰🥰 very happy for you all x
— Miti (@Miti_RN) October 13, 2022
Congratulations ❤️❤️ I'm very happy for you 😍 Enjoy your moment 🥰
— Merna Said (@morasaid63) October 13, 2022
Awww you’re so welcome Rafa 💕💕🥰🥰. Give baby Rafa a kiss for me 😘. You and the family keep safe 🙏🏾 God bless you all ❤️🙏🏾
— Jae Green (@MadamJanielle) October 13, 2022
Rafael Nadal will be enjoying time with his family in the coming weeks and fans are excited to watch the ‘King of Clay’ play on the court soon.
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Nadal’s presence in the 2022 ATP finals
ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi expects Rafael Nadal to play in this year’s ATP Finals. The Spaniard is the first player to qualify for the tournament. Fans are eagerly waiting to watch ‘The Raging Bull of Spain’ demolish and win a tournament that hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
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In his illustrious career, this has been one of the few major tournaments that he hasn’t won. Thus, fans are hoping this could be the year where they see Nadal lifting his first Nitto ATP Finals trophy.
Do you think Nadal can win the ATP Finals?
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