Nadal Family Welcomes Second Child, A Brother for Baby Rafa
The King of Clay and his wife have added a second son, named Miguel.
Rafael Nadal and his wife Mery Perelló (Maria Francisca, or Xisca) have welcomed their second child at the Quirónsalud Palmaplanas Hospital in Palma, on October 7.
The baby has been named Miquel. According to the Europa Press news agency the name is a special tribute Nadal and his wife wanted to make to Mery’s father, who passed away in April 2023 at the age of 63.
Rafa and Xisca’s first child, Rafael, was born on October 8, 2022
Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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