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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 17: Rafael Nadal of Spain and girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello arrive at the Battersea Power Station during previews for the ATP World Tour Finals Tennis on November 17, 2011 in London, England. The world’s top eight tennis players arrive at Battersea Power Station for the official Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala, hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, and generously supported by Moet & Chandon. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for ATP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 17: Rafael Nadal of Spain and girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello arrive at the Battersea Power Station during previews for the ATP World Tour Finals Tennis on November 17, 2011 in London, England. The world’s top eight tennis players arrive at Battersea Power Station for the official Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Gala, hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, and generously supported by Moet & Chandon. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for ATP)
Spanish great Rafael Nadal won his 13th title at Roland Garros in October this year. He beat World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in a battle which, against everyone’s hopes, was a one-sided contest. On the personal front, exactly a year ago, Rafa married his longtime girlfriend, Maria Francisca.
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Recently, when Rafa was asked how they met, he said, “I’ve known her since I was a tiny little one. I only call her María Francisca (her name from the DNI) when there is a little tension.”
When asked about his plans of starting a family, Rafa said, “I trust so (I’m going to have them). I love children. But there is a problem. I thought well when I retire …’ But of course, I thought that at 30 I would be ‘caput’, but the topic has been lengthening”.
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – October 11, 2020 Maria Francisca Perello looks on after husband Rafael Nadal of Spain wins the French Open final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Charles Platiau
Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca’s 14-Year Love Story
Both of them have managed to keep their relationship extremely confidential. It’s definitely something couples can learn from in general. Although Rafa leads a public life, he has managed to keep himself far away from controversies which seems quite common these days. Therefore, it is appalling how Maria and he handle the paparazzi as far as conducting their life goes.
On being asked how have they handled the confinement, he added, “She’s better than me. In the end, she did her office hours, because she is the director of this foundation … And of course, with such confinement was work to give and give. I could only do a little physical preparation from my house and we live in an apartment.”
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The 20-time Grand Slam winner looks set for the ATP World Tour Finals later next week. Along with Bercy, the World Tour Finals is another event where Nadal has not yet broken the deadlock of no wins.
