In an unexpected turn of events, a strong discussion between Xisca Perelló, wife of Rafael Nadal, and his father has come to light, generating an intense controversy in sports media and social networks. What seemed a moment of calm during Xisca’s pregnancy became the scene of a family conflict for one of the most difficult decisions in the Spanish tennis player: his definitive retirement from the professional circuit.

According to sources close to the family, the tension arose when Xisca expressed his total support for Nadal in his decision to leave tennis after the 2025 season, prioritizing his physical and emotional health, as well as the desire to spend more time with his family, especially with the son they both expect. However, his father did not share the same vision. He considered that Nadal still had a lot to offer sport and that his retirement would be premature, even qualifying him as an “impulsive decision.”

The tone of the discussion, which occurred in a private environment but was filtered by someone from the nearby circle, would have been especially tense. Xisca, usually reserved and calm, would have been emotional and firm, vehemently defending her husband’s autonomy to make decisions about her future. His father, on the other hand, insisted that Nadal should also think about his legacy and the millions of followers who still hoped to see him on the court.

The conflict took greater relevance in social networks, where Nadal fans quickly divided into two sides: who consider that the time has come to close the cycle with dignity, and those who believe that they can still compete at the highest level if it manages to maintain their physical form.

Although neither Nadal nor Xisca have made official statements about what happened, many sports journalists agree that this situation shows the emotional pressure faced by the great athletes when they approach at the end of their careers. Beyond success or fame, behind each important decision there are family, emotions, and sometimes, painful differences.

For now, silence reigns in the Nadal house, but the debate is still alive. Should Nadal retire in his own terms, or continue a little more for the good of the legacy he has built? Time will say it. But one thing is safe: not even the greatest are free from the most intimate human conflicts.