Rafael Nadal became a father on October 8th with the news first reporter by several Spanish media outlets including Marca.
The Spaniard did not confirm the birth or respond to media inquiries but he did finally address the public on the subject thanking everybody for the good messages and confirming that everything is fine. The baby boy, reportedly named Rafael Nadal Jr. is well with the mother Francisca Perello in good condition as well.
There have been some concerns about the pregnancy that was called tricky as he was playing in New York with his wife being hospitalized. He wrote the message on Twitter in Spanish:
“Hello everyone. After a few days and many loving messages, I just wanted to thank you all! We are very happy, and everyone is very well! A big hug.”