In the world of sports, there are figures who shine not only because of their titles, but also because of the mark they leave on the lives of those who follow them. Rafa Nadal is one of those legends, a name that evokes effort, passion, and a constant dedication that has defined an era.
After years of devoting all his energy to tennis, he now faces a vital change, where priorities and dreams take a different direction. It's a time to close chapters full of memories and intense emotions, but also to open the door to new experiences.
Rafa Nadal turns 39
Today Rafa Nadal turns 39, and this number is not just another figure. It's a key moment, marked by the nearness of a major change: the arrival of his second child. A new joy that adds to the one that arrived just over two and a half years ago.
His farewell to professional tennis closed a chapter that began twenty years ago with a young man winning Roland Garros for the first time. Paris, the stage of so many victories, was also witness to the tribute paid to him, with his family always by his side.
"Family is everything to me," Nadal said in the video in which he announced his retirement. He also added about Xisca Perelló: "My wife, we've been together for 19 years, thank you for everything you've done. I think you've been my perfect travel companion throughout all these years of my career."
Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló are about to become parents again
Since their wedding in Mallorca in 2019 and the arrival of their first child in 2022, Rafa has openly shared his excitement about fatherhood. In 2020 he stated on Mi casa es la tuya: "I'd love to be a father. I always thought about being one when I retired."
He also spoke sincerely on El Hormiguero. "In most things it's changed me for the better, because, I've lost, I could get injured, but coming home and seeing him changes your mood," he emphasized. He made clear the importance of support from his loved ones.
With his family growing and a quieter life ahead, Rafa Nadal faces this new stage with the same commitment that has always defined him. He now has a project that goes beyond sports: his family.