Rafael Nadal Wife

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Rafael Nadal Wife
Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is simply among the greatest tennis players of all time. The King of Clay was born on June 3, 1986, in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain to parents Ana María Parera Femenías and Sebastián Nadal Homar. When Nadal was three years old, his uncle and tennis coach Toni Nadal introduced him to tennis. Toni Nadal coached Rafael Nadal from childhood to 2017.

The Spaniard turned pro in 2001 at the young age of 15. Nadal won his first ATP match against Ramón Delgado. In 2003, he won the ATP Newcomer of the Year Award. He won 22 grand slam titles in his career, including 14 French Open, two Australian Open, two Wimbledon, and four US Open. Nadal won 92 ATP singles titles in his career, including 36 Masters 1000. With 92 singles titles, he is the fifth most decorated tennis player Open Era.

He also lifted four Davis Cup trophies with Spain. Rafael Nadal has been ranked world No. 1 for 209 weeks and has finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Nadal is one of only three men to complete the Career Golden Slam in singles. His 81 consecutive wins on clay is the longest single-surface win streak in the Open Era.

Nadal recently announced his retirement from professional tennis after participating in the 2024 Davis Cup for Spain on October 10, 2024. He competed in the exhibition 6 Kings Slam, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. At the 2024 Davis Cup, Nadal lost against Botic van de Zandschulp from Netherlands by 6-4, 6-4 in the singles quarterfinals. He will pair up with Alcaraz in the doubles category to face the Van de Zandschulp and Wesley Koolhof team on the condition that Alcaraz wins his tie of matches.

Who is Rafael Nadal's wife, Maria Francisca Perello?

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Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello

Maria Francisca Perello is Rafael Nadal's wife. As per People, the couple started dating in 2005, at the time Nadal was 19 and Maria was 17 years old. They made their relationship public in 2007. After dating for more than 14 years, Nadal and Maria got engaged in January 2019 and got married in October 2019 at the La Fortaleza castle in Port de Pollença, Majorca. The couple welcomed their first child, a son on October 8, 2022.

What is Maria Francisca Perello's Age?

As per reports, Maria Francisca Perello is 36 years old and she was born in Manacor, Spain.

What is Maria Francisca Perello's nationality?

Maria Francisca Perello is a Spanish national. She was born in Manacor, Spain. Perello and Nadal went to the very same school and she completed her graduation from the University of the Balearic Islands located in Palma, Spain.

Also Read: Rafael Nadal Sister

What does Maria Francisca Perello do for a living?

As per her LinkedIn, after completing her studies, Maria Francisca Perello started working at a sporting Agency named MAPFRE. At that time, the company was also a sponsor of Rafael Nadal. She currently works as a Project Director at the Rafa Nadal Foundation.

How did Rafael Nadal meet Maria Francisca Perello?

Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello used to go to the same school. Maria Francisca was Nadal's sister's close friend. Nadal met his future wife through his sister, and they started dating in 2005.

How long has Rafael Nadal been married to Maria Francisca Perello?

Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello have been married for five years.

After dating for almost 14 years, Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello got married in October 2019. Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello got engaged in January 2019. Their wedding was grand and around 350 guests were present at the La Fortaleza castle in Majorca for their wedding.

Also Read: How many times has Nadal won Wimbledon?

How many children do Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello have?

As of November 2024, Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello have one son named Rafael Nadal Jr.

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Rafael Nadal's wife Maria Francisca Perello and his son

Rafael Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello's wedding pictures

Rafael Nadal shares unseen photo from wedding day to Maria Francisca Perello  – Rafael Nadal Fans
Inside Rafa Nadal's Wedding - YouTube

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FAQs on Rafael Nadal's Wife

A. Rafael Nadal married his long-time girlfriend Maria Francisca Perello in 2019.

A. Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello are the parents of a son.

A. María Isabel Nadal is the sister of Rafael Nadal.

A. Rafael Nadal is 6 feet 1 inches (185 cm) tall.

A. Rafael Nadal announced his retirement on October 10, 2024, stating that he will play his last match at the 2024 Davis Cup for Spain. 

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