Roger Federer to Miss Rafael Nadal’s Glamorous Wedding

Rafael Nadal and his longtime girlfriend Xisca Perello will say ‘I do’ on Saturday at Sa Fortaleza situated in Mallorca, which is also the ‘most expensive property’ in Spain. There were many speculations that Roger Federer could attend Nadal’s marriage but the Swiss maestro has denied his plans to grace his wedding.

Around the three hundred and fifty guests that are expected to attend the wedding, however, the Hola magazine confirmed that Roger Federer and his wife Mirka will not be a part of the wedding.

“I have other plans”, said Roger Federer during the US Open. “I don’t know anything about it. And I have a plan for the previous weekend,”  Federer referred to the Shanghai Rolex Masters 2019.

The 19-time Grand Slam champion has been spotted around the Sa Fortaleza this week as he prepares for the big day.

While, Tomeu Catala has been named as the priest for the wedding, Michelin-starred Mallorcan chef, Macarena de Castro has reportedly been given the task for the wedding menu.

Rafael Nadal’s parents – Sebatián Nadal Homar and Ana María Parera will be present at the wedding ceremony along with his sister Maribel. Nadal’s uncles, Miguel Ángel Nadal, who is a former FC Barcelona player, ​​and his former coach Toni Nadal will be accompanied by his wife, Joana María Vives.

Carlos Moya, along with his wife, Carolina Cerezuela and the other members of Nadal’s technical team, who accompany him on the tennis circuit will also be present. Among the tennis players, Nadal’s compatriot Marc Lopez, Feliciano Lopez and his wife Sandra Gaga, Fernando Verdasco and his better half Ana Boyer will make their presence on the big event. David Ferrer has also confirmed his presence at the wedding.

 On the Xisca Perello’s side, there will be her parents, Bernat Perelló and Maria Pascual, along with her close family members.

Apart from Nadal’s family and coaching staff, Enrique Iglesias, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Raúl González, Iker Casillas, and Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez are also speculated to attend the wedding.

While, King Juan Carlos, with whom Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perello maintain a good relationship, has been confirmed to attend the wedding ceremony on 19th October 2019.