In a moving exposure of camaraderie in the world of tennis, the world sinner n. 1 Jannik went well to celebrate the birth of Rafael Nadal’s second son. The Italian star, known for his fierce presence on the field, showed his softer side immediately reaching the Spanish legend and his wife, Maria Francisca “Xisca” Perelló, after the arrival of their child on August 7.

Nadal, the 22 -time champion of the Grand Slam who retired from professional tennis at the beginning of this year, welcomed his second son, Miquel, at Quirónsalud Palmaplanas Hospital in Palma de Mallorca. The newborn joins the couple’s first child, Rafael Jr., born in 2022

As soon as Xisca Perelló and Rafael Nadal welcomed their newborn on August 7, Jannik Sinner immediately called the legend to congratulate him for this important moment. Sources close to players revealed that the sinner, who often mentioned Nadal as a serious inspiration in his career, was among the first to extend his advice through a personal phone call, sharing words of joy and admiration for the Nadal family growing.

Despite his dense program at the Cincinnati Open 2025 – where the sinner is the main seed and is preparing for what could be another dominant performance – the young Italian has dedicated time for an unexpected visit to the Nadal residence in Majorca. The tournament, which runs from 10 to 17 August, focused on the sinner on the defense of his title of the previous year, but according to what reported briefly he flew between sessions of rehearsals, capturing the new parents to the aforementioned. This gesture left Rafael Nadal and his wife emotional, with experts who describe the moment as “deeply touching” and a testimony of respect among the generations of tennis stars.

But the surprise was not yet over when Sinner also gave Rafael a great surprise gift when he presented the family a lucky bracelet tailored to the baby Miquel, engraved with a small tennis ball and accompanied by a felt note that wanted the child a future full of “axes and victories”. The gift, which symbolizes the disappearance of the torch from a large tennis to the next generation, brought tears to the eyes of the Nadals, who have always evaluated personal connections on the gestures of the materials.

“Jannik has always been like a younger brother for me,” Nadal said in a short statement to close friends. “His rewarding in this special moment means the world for us.” The sinner, for his part, minimized the act, telling journalists to the press conference of Cincinnati Open, “Rafa gave so much to tennis and to all of us. It is the minimum I could do to celebrate his new chapter as a father”.

This is not the first time that the sinner shows public admiration for Nadal. At the beginning of 2025, after winning Wimbledon, Sinner dedicated his retired Spanish victory, attributing him for having modeled his approach to the game. The gift of the bracelet, however, adds a personal layer to their bond, merging the worlds of professional rivalry and true friendship.

While Nadal settles in retirement and family life, moments like these highlight the lasting inheritance that leaves behind, not only in titles and records, but in the relationships that has favored. Congratulations once again to the Nadal family and good luck to the sinner while chasing more glory on the pitch.