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Rafael Nadal fans were delighted to watch the latest photos of the tennis player, Rafael Nadal, and his newborn son. The public got their first look at the champion’s son. Paparazzi photographed Nadal and his wife strolling with their child recently.

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They pictured gently Rafael Nadal holding his son in his arms.

Fans were happy to see the son of Rafael Nadal

The ‘King of Clay’ and his wife recently welcomed their first son and named him Rafael Nadal Perello, after the Mallorcan’s grandfather. Perello had to be admitted to the hospital earlier due to minor complications.

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At the 2022 Rolex Paris Masters, the Spaniard lost to Tommy Paul in the second round, resulting in his early exit. Fans were quick to share their congratulatory messages and happy blessings for the new child.

One excited fan tweeted her heart out for Nadal’s firstborn. She was quoted as, ” Ohhh Rafinha 😍😍.

Rafael Nadal expressed his gratitude for all the supportive messages and well wishes he has received on the birth of his son. One user was quoted as,” One month & one day after baby Nadal Perello is born, we have a peek! So sweet!”

Fans shared their delight over the healthy update of the child.

An fan wrote, ” Wow.. Raphael in Rapha’s arms😍.. It’s lovely.” (GOOGLE translator)

 

Fans shared their pleasure when they watched the doting father having fun with his child.

 

Although Rafael Nadal is happy to be injury-free and back on the court at the final ATP Masters 1000 event of the year. Nadal said he had to change his approach in his first tournament since the birth of his son.

Two weeks before the birth of his son, Nadal joined Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at the Laver Cup to celebrate the retirement of his friend and tennis rival Roger Federer.

One user jokingly shared his concern over the legendary player’s hairline. He was quoted as, “He’s bald like a newborn son, poor thing.” (Google translated)

It will be interesting to see how Rafael Nadal organizes his schedule for the remainder of the year. One Twitter user was delightfully quoted as,” I love how Rafa has that awkward,’ I might crush him if I hold him too tightly’ grip on his child. In a few months, he’ll be tossing him around like a tennis ball on the serve.”

Thus, fans had a lot to say.

 

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Nadal misses his son a lot during his matches around the globe

Rafael Nadal has traveled the world extensively over the past 20 years in search of significant tennis titles in various locations. Since October, it has become even more difficult for Rafa to compete and travel. He and his wife became parents for the first time.

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However, the maestro has always felt most at home in Mallorca. He loves to be around his loved ones, friends, and son. The 22-time Major champion acknowledged that he is already very missed. With two Major victories and a comeback into the top 2, Rafa was the second-best player in 2022, behind Carlos Alcaraz. Let us know who you think is the best player of all time.

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