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The 22-time Grand Slam winner has a historic year ahead of him because not only does he plan to compete at Wimbledon for the first time in over three years, but he also expects to become a parent for the first time. Rafael and his wife Mery Perello, who have been together for 17 years and wed in October 2019, are expecting their first child together.

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Chris Evert, a former American tennis player, who is one of the well-known persons in the world of tennis, backed Rafael in his decision to shift his focus from tennis to his family for some time.

Chris Evert supports Rafael Nadal over his decision to focus on his family

Following his dismissal from the tournament, the 22-time Grand Slam champion confessed that he had some challenging months. He remarked that he was looking forward to returning home and being around his wife for the birth of their first child.

Many fans expressed their support for the news on social media. Chris Evert was drawn to the comments and expressed her support on social media. Retweeting to one fan, 18-time Grand Slam winner Chris Evert wrote, “Well put…. Kids and family are everything”

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Earlier, the current French Open champion had denied rumors that his wife Maria Perello, who is pregnant, was being hospitalized in Mallorca, saying that both his wife and the unborn kid were well. The impact of being a father on Nadal‘s upcoming tennis career is unpredictable. The Spanish player seemed eager to become a parent.

Rafael Nadal disconnects from the US Open

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With a flawless record in Majors in 2022, Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Major champion, faced Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round of the US Open. Whereas, the 36-year-old appeared committed to winning the year’s final Grand Slam. Tiafoe had previously lost to Nadal twice, each time in straight sets: 3-0 in the 2019 Australian Open and 2-0 at the 2019 Madrid Open.

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On the grand stage, the Spaniard was going for his 23rd straight triumph, but the home favorite had other ideas. Tiafoe beat Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 34 minutes to reach the quarterfinals.

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The possibility of Tiafoe becoming the first American to win the US Open in 19 years has so been maintained. Frances played brave and aggressive tennis to earn a historic victory at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, outscoring Rafa by 10 points. 

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