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Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló's decision after their second child is born: it's very emotional

The couple, who have preferred to remain silent about the birth, have chosen to agree on something very special

Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló have become parents for the second time. This has now been released. With this good news, the deeply moving decision they've made in this regard has also been revealed.

We are referring to the fact that they've given the baby a very special name. With it, they've wanted to pay tribute to her father, who passed away in 2023.

Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló pose together at a formal event with a background displaying organization logos.
Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló have surprised everyone with their determination | Instagram, @rafaelnadal

The moving stance Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló have taken after the birth of their second child

According to the newspaper Última Hora, Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló's second child was born last Thursday at Hospital Quirónsalud Palmaplanas. This is the same facility where their eldest son, Rafa, was born, which shows the couple's trust in this place.

For now, neither of them has made any public statements about the birth. True to their discretion, they've preferred to enjoy the arrival of their little one in the privacy of their family. However, the information quickly spread, and with it, a decision that has moved everyone.

The former tennis player and his wife have decided to name the baby Miquel, a name that was not chosen at random. It is a direct tribute to Xisca's father, who passed away in 2023 after a long illness. This way, the couple has wanted to keep his memory alive through their second child, giving him an emotional bond that will accompany him throughout his life.

This gesture has not gone unnoticed among friends and family. Apparently, their decision has been received with emotion by Perelló's closest circle, for whom her father was a vital role model. The fact that his memory remains alive through the baby has been described as a deeply moving detail.

Xisca Perelló and Rafael Nadal during the graduation ceremony of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, on June 12, 2024, in Manacor.
Rafa and Xisca wanted to pay tribute to her father | Europa Press

Choosing a child's name is always a decision full of meaning. In this case, the happy parents have opted for a gesture that unites tradition, love, and family memory. Naming their baby Miquel also conveys the values they associate with that paternal figure.

The aforementioned name, of Hebrew origin, means "Who is like God?". It is linked to qualities such as strength, justice, and spirituality. These are values that fit perfectly with the life philosophy the couple has shown over the years and that they probably wish to pass on to their children.

The Nadal-Perelló family, united and discreet

Since they began their relationship, Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló have kept a low profile regarding their personal life. Although they are one of the most well-known couples on the national scene, they've managed to preserve their privacy even during moments of greatest media exposure.

The birth of their first child in 2022 was also an event lived with discretion. At that time, the couple asked the press for respect and chose not to show images of the baby. Everything suggests that they'll follow the same approach with Miquel, prioritizing the well-being and privacy of their little ones above any other consideration.

Xisca Perelló with her son during Rafa Nadal's match at the Mutua Madrid Open, on April 29, 2024, in Madrid.
The happy parents have expanded the family they started with their little Rafa | Europa Press

Miquel's birth comes at an important time for Rafa Nadal. After his retirement, he is in a phase of professional and personal transition. Family time and the arrival of a new child are an emotional boost that will undoubtedly influence his future motivation.

For Xisca Perelló, this new chapter is also a challenge. Balancing motherhood with her role at the Rafa Nadal Foundation and her family responsibilities will be a challenge that she will face with the support of her closest circle.

Both have shown over the years that family unity is their strongest pillar. With the arrival of the baby, that core is strengthened even more. Yes, consolidating a life project in which love, loyalty, and memory hold a central place.