Spanish Media Reports Rafael Nadal Had a Shocking Fling With Pop Star Shakira While in Relationship With Wife

Rafael Nadal is one of the biggest names in tennis. Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic have dominated the sport for more than two decades, and are commonly referred to as the ‘Big Three’. Therefore, every aspect of their life is important to the tennis world. Keeping that in mind, here’s something that might shock Nadal fans.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion is currently gearing up for the US Open. However, just a few days before his opening match, some shocking news about the legendary Spaniard broke on the internet. News that relates him to the famous Colombian singer Shakira.

Did Rafael Nadal and Shakira date during their collaboration on ‘Gypsy’

Nadal in the year 2009 met and worked with Shakira for the song ‘Gypsy’. Although there were minor rumors about their relationship, now, according to the Spanish paparazzo, Jordi Martin, the singer and the tennis star were involved in a relationship that was kept from the public eye.

Martin said, “At the time everyone was talking about a liaison between Shakira and singer Alejandro Sanz but in reality the two have always been friends and she dated Nadal.” (Translated from Italian using Google Translate)

The song from one of the best known albums, ‘She Wolf’ of Shakira, had several exchanges of sensual looks between the singer and the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Although people thought of it as a part of the script, as per Jordi Martin, a secret romantic relationship bloomed from that collaboration.

At the time, Shakira was rumored to be dating fellow Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz. In the case of Nadal, he was already on the headlines for being in a relationship with childhood sweetheart Mery Perellò.

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Speaking of Perellò, she and Nadal tied the knot in October 2019 after a 15 year of relationship. Currently, the couple is expecting an addition to their family around October.

Nadal’s constant struggle with injuries

Rafael Nadal is famous for his endurance and strong will power on the court. The 14-time French Open champion fractured his left rib in Indian Wells. Thereafter, his pestering foot issues resurfaced in the clay court season. Although Nadal pushed through the pain and claimed his 14th title at French Open, he had to undergo a complicated procedure to reduce the pain in his foot.

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Following that, he suffered an abdominal injury at the Wimbledon Championships. Now Nadal is gearing up for lifting his fifth US Open trophy. However, with the Spaniard’s body failing him on several occasions this season, it will be interesting to see how he copes with the pressure of winning a third Grand Slam title this season.