Rafael
Nadal opened up about his son with his wife, María Francisca Perello, earlier
this year and made an honest confession.
The
22-times Grand Slam champion has had a challenging 2023 season as he has been
off the courts throughout the year, with his last competitive appearance dating
back to January when he suffered a defeat in the second round of the Australian
Open.
However,
away from the tennis world, Nadal experienced the blessing of welcoming his
first child, Rafael Nadal Jr., with his wife María Francisca Perello. Thus, the
period of Nadal's injury coincided with the presence of his son at home.
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The former
world No. 1 expressed the joy he feels in having his son during such a
difficult time in his career:
"I
have always taken things well. But in that sense, of course having a child at
home who is also the first is always special, because of course it makes you
happy in many moments,” Nadal said in an interview with Agencia EFE.
"But I think
that I would have been fine without it too, because I have accepted and
tolerated it well throughout my life. But without a doubt it helps and gives me
happiness," 14-tiimes French Open champion added.
On the other hand, recently Rafael Nadal's fans received some good news regarding his
comeback, though not directly from the Spanish tennis star. The director of the
Australian Open, Craig Tiley, announced that Nadal would be in Melbourne to
compete in the tournament he previously won in 2009 and 2022.
The
37-year-old athlete reacted to Tiley's announcement and refrained from
confirming his participation in the tournament, leaving it open-ended:
"It
was a bit daring. I have a very good relationship with him and I understand his
excitement and also that of the Australian Open, which is surely less than the
excitement I have about going there. But from there to saying that I am going
to be at the Australian Open seems very complicated to say today," he
said.
"In
fact, I don't know and I'm working to try to recover. Therefore, my way of
understanding my moment is that I do not need dates, but rather I need to
simply work day by day with enthusiasm and with the right mentality to try to
recover," he added.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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