The Spanish tennis star, Rafael Nadal has been lavishly praised for his sheer brilliance and grace in the sporting realms. The French Open champion has consistently delivered some of the most incredible performances on the ATP tour. However, things might change for Nadal after taking up the parental role for his first child.
The 36 years old tennis player recently entered into parenthood after welcoming his first child with his wife Mery Perello. The 22-time singles Grand Slam champion recently revealed how his parenting responsibilities have affected him.
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Rafael Nadal on taking up the parenting responsibilities for his first child
During the off-season, the French Open champion was recently featured in an interview where he talked about different aspects of his tennis journey. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal was asked how things have changed for him after entering parenthood. He was further asked about how he is balancing different aspects of his journey after the birth of his first child.
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Nadal answered by stating that he just became a father. However, he already feels that something has changed in his journey both as a person and athlete.
Nadal went on to say, “there is a person who totally depends on us. It is an indescribable feeling and love. I also tell you that I am not the only father in the world and that there are millions who have been parents before us.”
The Spanish tennis legend further revealed that he and his wife are happy parents.
The 22-time singles Grand Slam champion has currently shifted his focus on his parental duties during the off-season. However, Nadal is trying to balance things both as an athlete and a parent.
Did Nadal take a break from the season after becoming a father?
The Spanish tennis legend returned to the court for the Paris Masters event in November after the birth of his first child. However, Nadal was not in his best form as he faced a first-round defeat against the American tennis player, Tommy Paul. Later on, he also participated in the ATP Finals, where he faced some of the top players on the tour.
After that Nadal has also been traveling across the globe in order to participate in various exhibition events. However, he is currently enjoying some time with his wife and child while also being focused on the upcoming Grand Slam event in Australia.
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