In a surprising and joyful turn for the tennis world, Rafael Nadal and his wife Mery Perelló welcomed their second child. Although the gender and name of the child were initially not announced, the news began to circulate immediately, especially after Mery expressed some meaningful words during a private interview that triggered a wave of discussion among fans and experts worldwide.
According to sources close to the Nadal family, Mery suggested that the newborn child has “the same enthusiasm and discipline” as Jannik Sinner – the young Italian tennis player who causes a furore worldwide. Mery said, “Rafa admires Sinner enormously, and if our little one develops the same passion, we would only support it.” This statement immediately led to fierce reactions on social media and tennis pages, where many people wondered whether it is appropriate to impose such expectations on a newborn.
Critics emphasized that it can be dangerous to model children to their famous parents or idols. “Let children find their own path,” wrote a sports columnist. “Even if you have Rafael Nadal as a father, you should not forget that every child is entitled to his own youth and identity, without the pressure of a tennis dream that may not even belong to them.”
Yet Mery quickly returned to the public debate and broke the silence in a way that even silenced the most pronounced critics. In a calm but powerful statement she said:“The only thing we want is that our child is happy in his own way.”These 12 words, which have since gone viral in several languages, left no room for doubts about their intentions as parents.
Friends of the Nadal family have confirmed that, despite their public status, Rafael and Mery always try to stay outside the spotlight when it comes to their private life. They have always believed in a quiet upbringing, far away from the pressure of expectations and media hype.
In the meantime, Nadal, although he is increasingly withdrawing from professional tennis, remains a great source of inspiration in the sports world. His admiration for Jannik Sinner is no secret – he has praised him several times as “the future of tennis” and as an “exemplary athlete”. Nevertheless, connoisseurs have emphasized that admiration does not necessarily translate into projection, and that Mery’s pronunciation was a loving observation rather than an expectation imposed.
The arrival of this second child means again a new chapter in the life of the Spanish tennis legend. Whether the child will ever pick up a tennis racket will remain completely open. But one thing is certain: with parents like Rafael and Mery it will grow up in an environment of love, values and free choice.
Fans around the world have responded en masse with congratulations and hopeful messages, where many expressed their support to the Nadal couple. For the time being, the family will remain in Mallorca, where they enjoy a well -deserved period of rest, while the world continues to speculate about the future of “De Kleine Nadal”.
