Rafael Nadal’s time in Wimbledon has come to an end. The tennis player was forced to pull out of the semi-final Thursday due to an abdominal strain he had been suffering from since the quarter-final.
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Rafael Nadal has announced his wife Mery Perello is pregnant with their first child.The tennis legend, 36, confirmed the news that he is set to be a father after rumours swirled recently. He made the exciting announcement at a press conference in Mallorca on Friday.The athlete told reporters: "If all goes well, I'm going to be a father. "I'm not used to talking about my private life.
We live calmer with a lower profile. I don't expect that my life will change much with it." Nadal and wife Mery – who is also known as Xisca – have been together for 17 years and married in October 2019 after a 14 year romance.The news comes as Nadal is set to play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2019, with the tournament beginning on 27 June. He was pictured on crutches after winning his 14th French Open title almost two weeks ago and said he would not continue to play if the situation didn't improve.
However, after treatment, he now intends to fly to London for a week of practice, including a match at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at Hurlingham, before making a final decision. At the press conference in Majorca reported by Marca, Nadal said: “My intention is to play Wimbledon.The treatment and the week of training give me hope, and I wouldn’t go if I had no intention of playing. I will travel, play an exhibition at Hurlingham and do a week of training to see if it’s possible.
“Changes are immediately noticeable. Somehow the joint pain that did not allow me to support myself has decreased. I’m happy.
Rafael Nadal’s time in Wimbledon has come to an end. The tennis player was forced to pull out of the semi-final Thursday due to an abdominal strain he had been suffering from since the quarter-final.
Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after suffering an injury.
Nadal, 36, won the quarter-final match on Wednesday in a five-set win over American Taylor Fritz. During the match he required a medical timeout to take anti-inflammatories, and his father Sebastian was seen from the stands appearing to gesture for Nadal to retire.The decision comes a day after his wife Mery Perello showed up to support her husband and showcased her sweet baby bump as she did so.The glamorous brunette wore her dark curls loose and modeled a gray T-shirt with the words "Kiss me again" around the collar along with a black leather jacket with sunglasses.She appeared to manage to remain calm despite the ups and downs of the match, which was decided after five tightly-contested sets.
Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard was pictured with the Italian after hitting with him last week in the lead-up to the tournament. The withdrawal of Berrettini, who reached the final at Wimbledon last year, was confirmed on Tuesday morning. In a statement, the Italian said: "I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from @wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result.
world No. 4 battles is known as Mueller-Weiss Syndrome. The condition, which affects the navicular bone on the back of the foot, between the talus and cuneiform bones can cause chronic pain and was the reason why the tennis star missed a lot of games last year.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Wimbledon is officially underway — and it’s already proving to be a tournament you don’t want to miss.Rafael Nadal has the chance to capture a rare calendar-year Grand Slam after his wins at the Australian Open and French Open.
Zara and Mike Tindall looked every inch the style power couple as they arrived at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club on Tuesday for day two of Wimbledon.MORE: Andy Murray's wife Kim makes touching gesture towards Dame Deborah James at WimbledonThe Queen's granddaughter was aptly dressed in a white shirt dress and navy-coloured wedge shoes which were teamed with a black leather crossbody and gold earrings.WATCH: The royal family at Wimbledon over the yearsNot to be outdone in the style stakes, her rugby star husband Mike put on a dapper display in a cream jacket and dark trousers combination, teamed with grey suede shoes and a stripy tie.READ: Rafael Nadal addresses wife Mery Perello's pregnancy for the first timeSEE: The Wimbledon wives and partners we'll see courtside this yearThe royal couple will no doubt take their seats at Centre Court to watch the likes of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams make their debut at this year's Championships.The two tennis stars have both overcome injuries to make it to the All England Club in a bid to land another grand slam. Mike and Zara Tindall on day two of WimbledonSerena, 40, is making her comeback after limping out of last year's first-round match in tears due to a leg injury.
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a fun day on a yacht earlier this month and new photos have emerged!
Scotty McCreery is expecting his first child with his wife Gabi. The 28-year-old country singer has been married to nurse Gabi Dugal, 26, since 2018 and explained that "now feels like a good time to settle down" in life s the pair looks forward to welcoming a baby boy. He said: "We got a little man on the way! We always knew we wanted kids, but we always knew we wanted the first few years to travel and have time on the road, to see things and experience life.
battling rhabdomyosarcoma as a child. The 26-year-old is set to play in his second-ever ATP Tour event in Eastbourne following his stunning debut at Queen's earlier this week. Peniston has become one of the most talked-about players in British tennis following his main draw debut at the Queen's Club, where he downed top seed and recent French Open finalist Casper Ruud en route to the quarter-final.
Tennis pro Rafael Nadal is expecting his first child with his wife Mery Perello. The couple are childhood sweethearts and have been together for 17 years. Mery – who also goes by Xisca – left her job in insurance to join her husband’s charity, the Rafael Nadal Foundation, which he set up 10 years ago and where she now works as a project director.
Congratulations are in order for Rafael Nadal and Mery “Xisca” Perelló!
Rafael Nadal worked up a sweat on Friday as he took part in a training session at Santa Ponsa Country Club in Mallorca. The 36-year-old tennis ace - fresh from his 22nd Grand Slam win at the French Open - looked on fine form as he returned a serve on the court. It comes amid reports from Spanish magazine Hola! that his wife Mery Perello, 33, is reportedly pregnant with their first child.
Rafael Nadal will try to play at Wimbledon after going “a week without limping” thanks to new treatment on his painful left foot, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday.