Rafael Nadal becomes a father for first time as wife Mery Perello welcomes a baby boy

Rafael Nadal has become a father for the first time with his wife Mery Perello giving birth to a baby boy in a private clinic at a hospital in Palma on Saturday morning.

As reported by Spanish newspaper, Diario de Mallorca, the 36-year-old tennis star who has stated his ambition to become a father has finally been achieved.

“Both the mum and her baby, born in the 37th week of her pregnancy, are doing well. The birth took place in a private clinic on the island where Mery had to remain under observation and rest completely in the last few weeks.”