"Just Rafael Nadal and Mery being the cutest couple in the entire world" - Tennis fans react to Nadal's latest Greece vacation with wife

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is currently on vacation with his wife Maria Francisca Perello and their son.

Nadal has been out of action since bowing out from the 2023 Australian Open, where he was the defending champion. The Spaniard later revealed that he injured his left hip flexor during the tournament, for which he had to undergo arthroscopic surgery in June.

Following his withdrawal from the 2023 Roland Garros, Nadal revealed his desire to disconnect from tennis, stating that he would "enjoy not having schedules".

The Spanish tennis icon has been living it up in his recovery period. He was recently spotted touring the lanes of Greece hand in hand with his wife Maria Francisca Perello.

Tennis fans have taken to Twitter in admiration of the happy couple, who were also kind enough to pose with fans at a clothing boutique in Athens.

"Oh nothing just Rafa and Mery being the cutest couple in the entire world," a fan heartily reacted to a photo of the couple hand in hand.

"Rafa and Mery at a clothing boutique in Athens," another fan shared.

"Mery is so beautiful," one fan exclaimed.

Here are a few more reactions from fans:

The two-time Australian Open champion was first seen on holiday with his family in June. Nadal shared a beautiful picture of himself with his wife and baby son as they sailed through the Corinth Canal on a luxury yacht.

"The obstacle for Rafael Nadal is clearly his body" - Tennis analyst

Rafael Nadal talks to the press at the 2023 Australian Open

Veteran tennis analyst Gill Gross recently appeared on the 'Monday Match Analysis' podcast to discuss Rafael Nadal's tennis future. Gross is of the opinion that the former World No. 1's biggest obstacle is his body, and he made a mention of the injuries that he has sustained over the past few years.

Gross also added that Nadal has never been short of internal motivation, which he feels is clearly visible in the level of effort the Spaniard puts up on the court.

"The obstacle for Rafa is clearly his body, and he has never been really without motivation. Because I believe Nadal when he says he goes out there and kind of is pretty good at motivating from within without having to rely on really anything external. And I think that is clearly true by just how level his fight and his effort maintain," Gross said.