The joy overflows in the home of Rafael Nadal and Mery Perelló after the arrival of his second son, a little one who has filled the couple and their loved ones with happiness. According to media such as *last hour *and *Diario de Mallorca *, the birth took place last Thursday, August 7 at the Quirónsalud Palmaplanas Hospital, in Palma de Mallorca, the same center where his firstborn, Rafael, was born, in October 2022. The couple, known for their discretion, did not publicly announce the birth, but the news did not take long to spread, generating a wave of enthusiasm among the followers among the followers among the followers among the followers among the followers. of the exhaustist and his wife.

The new family member is named after Miquel, a deeply significant choice, since he pays tribute to Mery’s father, who died in April 2023 after a long illness. This gesture has moved many, highlighting the family and close character of the couple, who has always prioritized their private life. According to reports, both the mother and the baby are in perfect condition, and the family returned home in Manacor on Saturday after receiving visits from close relatives in the hospital. Mery’s recovery has been remarkably quieter than in her first pregnancy, when she faced complications that led her to be hospitalized weeks before delivery.

The social networks soon turned on with the news, and fans could not avoid noticing the surprising resemblance of little Miquel with his older brother, Rafael Jr., two and a half years. Recent photos of the family, especially those captured during the tribute to Nadal in Roland Garros 2025, have fed comments on the undeniable similarity among the brothers, which has generated an avalanche of affectionate messages. The followers have praised the beauty of the family and the tenderness they transmit, celebrating this new chapter in the athlete’s life.

But what really surprised everyone is the emotional connection behind the chosen name. The decision to call the baby Miquel not only honors Mery’s memory, but also reflects the union and love values ​​that have characterized Nadal’s relationship and Perelló for almost two decades. Since they met in Manacor being teenagers, the couple has built a solid and discreet love story, sealed with their wedding in 2019 in Sa Fortalesa, Mallorca. Now, with the arrival of Miquel, his family project is consolidated even more.

Nadal, retired from professional tennis since November 2024, has expressed multiple occasions his love for children and his desire to spend time to his family. In past interviews, as in *El Hormiguero *, he confessed that paternity has transformed his life, giving him new priorities and immense joy when he returns home. With Miquel and Rafael Jr., the couple faces this new stage with enthusiasm, while Nadal focuses on their business projects, such as the Rafa Nadal Foundation and its Zel hotels chain. The arrival of Miquel not only enlarges the family, but also reinforces the legacy of love and commitment of this pair so admired.