Who is Rafael Nadal’s son? All you need to know about the adorable baby stealing the show at the Netflix Slam

The King of Clay welcomed his first child in October 2022 along with his wife Maria Francisca Perello.

Who is Rafael Nadal’s son? All you need to know about the adorable baby stealing the show at the Netflix Slam

(L) Rafael Nadal's wife and son, (R) Rafael Nadal with his wife [Images via IMAGO]

Former World No. 1 Rafael Nadal has been struggling with injuries from the second half of the 2022 season. He won his 22nd singles Grand Slam title at the 2022 French Open, extending his lead. But arch-rival Novak Djokovic went past him and with the 2023 US Open title, winning his 24th singles Major.

While Nadal is struggling to return to the Tour, he is certainly enjoying his time at home. Being a blessing in disguise, his injury has allowed him to stay more at home and ace the father’s duties. Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello got hitched in 2019, after being in a long-term relationship.

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The pair had started dating back in 2005 but made it public only in 2007. They announced their engagement in January 2019. They got getting married in October 2019 after dating for nearly 14 years. As fans awaited the couple’s first child, their prayers were answered in October 2022.

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On 8th October 2022, the couple welcomed their first child. The baby boy was named Rafael Jr. after his legendary father. Since then, the Spaniard has juggled between his career and staying home with his family. He has opened up on multiple occasions about the joy of returning home to play with his son.

Rafael Nadal’s son steals the show at the Netflix Slam

In the last week of February 2024, OTT giants Netflix organized an exhibition clash involving Nadal. The Spaniard took on the young Carlos Alcaraz. The youngster has been seen as the flag bearer of Spanish tennis as Nadal moves closer to his retirement.

Rafael Nadal made a surprising call for his son as she stated that he would like his son to play a different sport.
Rafael Nadal with his son (image via X)

The match was a best-of-three-set duel that took place in Las Vegas. Both players held individual and group tennis coaching as well during their visit for the exhibition tie. Alcaraz won the match in three sets with a score of 3-6 6-4 14-12.

Accompanying Nadal was his wife and baby boy who stole the show. Frances Tiafoe‘s girlfriend Ayan Bloomfield recorded Rafa Jr. hitting the balls with a miniature of his father’s Babolat racket. The video quickly went viral as fans dreamed of the young toddler following his father’s footsteps.

The four-time US Open winner has been his happiest while speaking about his son. He even spoke of his kid during the exhibition match. 

It’s great. Watching him there is a great inspiration.. doesn’t matter if he doesn’t know anything. (When asked about him behaving well) For the moment. He likes to move around.
Said Nadal.

With Djokovic’s son already taking the sport seriously, all eyes are now on Nadal and Roger Federer. The Swiss has four kids, two boys and two girls, and he often practices with them. But if they also turn professional like their father, only time will tell. For fans, they are already wishing for new rivalries.

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