Rafael Nadal and wife expecting their first child

A leading Spanish tabloid claims to have confirmation that Rafael Nadal and his wife Xisca will become parents for the first time later this year.

Hola Magazine has published a series of photos of the couple recently relaxing in Mallorca which they say shows Mery is pregnant. On the front cover of their magazine this week Nadal and Mery are pictured along with the caption ‘Rafael Nadal and Mery are expecting their first child.’ No further information has been given and is unknown as to how far along they are in the pregnancy.

Nadal has spoken many times about having children famously saying:

“I would love to have children: boys, girls… I’m a person who loves kids and I’m a family guy. But also I tell you that the reality is, the years keep passing, I would like to start to do all of this when my sporting life determines it. I think it’s also above all about looking after the kids. I don’t know if it [travelling throughout the year and having children] is ideal.”