Rafael Nadal posts “We are very happy and everyone is very well”, confirming fatherhood without saying it
Nadal thanked everyone for their well-wishes on the birth of his child, which was first reported on Saturday
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Rafael Nadal still has not officially confirmed the news that broke on Saturday, namely that he and his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, have become parents for the first time.
But on Thursday, the world No 2 did the next best thing, thanking everyone for their well-wishes and more importantly, confirming that “everyone” is happy and well.
“Hello everyone. After a few days and many loving messages, I just wanted to thank you all,” he wrote on Twitter. We are very happy and everyone is very well! A big hug!”
Marca revealed the news of the baby’s birth on Saturday but there are no details yet of the name from the Nadal family.
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The four-time Grand Slam winner described Nadal as “the best possible ambassador” for the sport and he also credited the Mallorcan as the reason for him becoming a tennis player. Nadal was defeated 6-4, 6-4 by Botic van de Zandschulp in the first rubber of Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final tie with the Netherlands on Tuesday. It proved to be the final match of the 38-year-old legend’s remarkable career as hosts Spain exited the competition after falling to a 2-1 defeat in Malaga. Read More… https://www.sabcsport.com/news/carlos-alcaraz-pays-tribute-to-rafael-nadal-s-eternal-legacy-after-legend-s-final-match