Rafael Nadal, after winning his record 12th Roland Garros title, promptly went back home.
In the photos, we can see that the King of Clay was joined by his fiancé Maria Francisca Perello, mother Ana Maria Parera and coach Carlos Moya at the airport in Palma de Mallorca.
Many fans and reporters also were there to welcome the 18th time Grand Slam champion.
epa07638794 Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal arrives in Palma de Mallorca one day after winning the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, in Balearic Islands, Spain, 10 June 2019. Nadal has won his 12th French Open title after defeating Austrian Dominic Thiem in the men’s final held on 09 June 2019. EPA-EFE/CATI CLADERA
epa07638793 Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal arrives in Palma de Mallorca one day after winning the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, in Balearic Islands, Spain, 10 June 2019. Nadal has won his 12th French Open title after defeating Austrian Dominic Thiem in the men’s final held on 09 June 2019. EPA-EFE/CATI CLADERA
epa07638791 Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Meri ‘Xisca’ Perello smiles upon the arrival in Palma de Mallorca one day after Nadal’s win in the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, in Balearic Islands, Spain, 10 June 2019. Nadal has won his 12th French Open title after defeating Austrian Dominic Thiem in the men’s final held on 09 June 2019. EPA-EFE/CATI CLADERA
epa07638796 Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Meri ‘Xisca’ Perello (R) and mother Ana Maria Parera (L) upon their arrival in Palma de Mallorca one day after Nadal’s win in the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, in Balearic Islands, Spain, 10 June 2019. Nadal has won his 12th French Open title after defeating Austrian Dominic Thiem in the men’s final held on 09 June 2019. EPA-EFE/CATI CLADERA
epa07638795 Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya is seen after his arrival in Palma de Mallorca one day after Nadal’s win in the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, in Balearic Islands, Spain, 10 June 2019. Nadal has won his 12th French Open title after defeating Austrian Dominic Thiem in the men’s final held on 09 June 2019. EPA-EFE/CATI CLADERA
epa07638792 Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal (L) and his girlfriend Meri ‘Xisca’ Perello are seen upon their arrival in Palma de Mallorca in Balearic Islands, Spain, 10 June 2019. Nadal has won his 12th French Open title after defeating Austrian Dominic Thiem in the men’s final held on 09 June 2019. EPA-EFE/CATI CLADERA
Congratulations Rafa!
I was thrilled to bits that you won your 12th RG & that I could watch it on ITV. I have already watched the recording a 2rd time. I wish you all the best for Wimbledon.
You are the very best of the best Rafa
Enjoy your break & good health.xxxxxx
Yes, we met the team leaving the hôtel in Paris Monday morning , Rafa stopped to sign and a fèw photos 😀 just completed the Press Conf in the hotel. Here we see the photos of them arriving in Palma airport. ☺ I asked Carlos and he said they were not stopping in Paris I went later on to the Nike store on the Champs Élysées and they said no Rafa visit this year as usually he goes on Monday, could be that we have had problèms with the Gilet Jaune riots these past fèw months you may have héard on your News😡 and they wanted to avoid too many people surging there. 😕 Also, usually Monday he has a photo with the trophy 🏆in front of the Eiffel Tower 🗼 I have not seen it this year 😯 have you ? They seemed in a hurry to get back to Spain. Fiona in Paris
Congratulations Raga. I’m very happy.You are the greatest tennis player in the world.and I want to meet your baby. I can’t wait!
Rafa I was so delighted that you won your 12th RG I just think you are the best tennis player ever.
Have a good rest then it’s Wimbledon I wish you good luck for that
Enjoy your rest with your family friends & beautiful girlfriend.
Love you.
Thank you for sharing your Win at Rolland Garros with us and the photos after at dinner. VAMOS Rafa
You are Undoubtedly the Best
I just read the ATP article on Rafa called ” The Path Doesn’t End Here. There’s Still Work To Be Done” It’s a very good article in which Rafa talks positively about his need to be mindful of his schedule and look after his health. He’s also extremely optimistic about success at Wimbledon barring injury.
Incidentally, I’ve just learned that today, that the clay hater, Nick Kyrgios, lost on his hallowed grass turf in the first round at Stuttgart. What’s he got to say about that then? Does grass suck too ?
Nick kyrgios sucks!
He realy, really sucks!!!!
cheers All.
Great Job King Rafa iam very happy
We Go to Wimbledon to win the trophe and i Pray the Lord for this year we can do the 20th grand Salms,i Wish you a Good time
YOU DID IT SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!:) VAMOS AND ENJOY EVERYTHING WITH YOUR LOVED ONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
KEEP SMILING SWEETHEART AND ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL VACATION …….. HOME SWEET HOME!!!!!!!! 🙂 CONGRATULATIONS SWEETHEART ON MAKING WORLD NEWSPAPERS AND BEING FRONT COVERAGE CHAMP GLOBALLY !!!!!!!:) YOUR GENIUS CLASSY TENNIS IS NOTEWORTHY AND HIGHLY RESPECTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
congrats to rafa,,well deserved,u are amazing tennis player especially on clay….now rest up,,and get ready for the grass next….
Rest well Rafa.. next stop Wimbledon 💖💖👑🎉🎉🎉
Happy for your victory…have a good rest for now…relax & enjoy the company of your family, Maria & your grienfs…time to disconnect….good luck in your next match…
First congratulations Rafa well don Champ enjoy your time well Deserved love from your fans 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️🎈🎊🎉🥂
Rest well and enjoy your time off with your loved ones before getting ready for Wimbledon Rafa. Congratulations🎊 so proud and so happy for your remarkable achievement in Paris👏😁
Good luck at Wimbledon🍀
Your hometown is beautiful. My husband and I had a great time visiting your academy after watching you played at the Barcelona Open. It was amazing to see all your trophies in one place.
We were so lucky to see you in the hotel lobby one morning during the open, it was unbelievable. I was so thrilled for a chance of a lifetime to take a photo with you and thank you for your autograph. I will cherish this photo forever……..
All the best to you always, stay happy and healthy!❤️
Enjoy your well deserved rest now Rafa and have a good time with your family and friends, till the next tournament.
Take rest at home an der enjoy the moment with your family and friends <3
Yesterday evening I was emotionally exhausted and I’m still overcome by it all. It’s so special. I can’t even imagine how Rafa and his family and team must feel. I love looking at all the photos and watching the interviews and I thank Rafa for sharing some of his celebrations with us. I hope they can all now get away from the cameras, get some rest and a chance to take everything in.
I woke up this morning and counted my blessings. Of course the newest blessing was Rafa winning RG12.
I’M 4 years older than Rafa but he’s such an inspiration in my life.
Stay safe champ! Thanks so much for the memories Rafa! Always with you champ! Can we start planning on winning Wimbledon now?
Exactly my thoughts
Last year was so close
This year hopefully it’s happens
tenis king
No doubt you are exhausted-savour your victory with family and friends. Relax in the realization that you have amazed the world with your win. Thank you for a magical run-it was mesmerizing at 10, unbelievable at 11, and, now? Well, we are dancing in the dark!,,whose universe is this?❤️
Enjoy your time off Rafa well deserved!