Rafael Nadal has taken to Twitter to thank his supporters for their well wishes after the birth of his newborn.
“Hello everyone. After a few days and many loving messages, I just wanted to thank you all,” Rafa wrote on Twitter. “We are very happy and everyone is very well! A big hug!”
Rafa first shared his family’s pregnancy news during a press conference in June in Palma de Mallorca. Our champ and his wife Maria Francisca Perello welcomed a baby boy on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Mallorca, where they live.

Congratulations Rafa’s famíly.
Rafa, me alegro mucho de que todo os vaya bien, Bendiciones, un fuerte abrazo para todos,
Ya tengo una carta y un regalo para Bébé Nadal 🎁🎈 Esperamos a Rafael pronto en Paris Masters Bercy 🎾 Fiona en Paris
I see that Rafa is scheduled for six exhibitions in nine days beginning November 23 and before that the ATP Final.
Does anyone know if Rafa and his team have made a definite decision about Paris, one way or the other? Thanks for any information.
Congrats Rafa – all the way from Canada. Enjoy your son and time away from tennis
God bless
So sweet of Rafa to jump on to say thank you. Class act always. I imagine him holding baby Rafael with that sweet smile of his – he’s a new man. 🙂
Congratulations all the way from South Africa!
Congratulations Rafa and Mery. Enjoy the time together with little Rafa. All the very best wishes to you all.
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Jeez Louise, people. He’s a newborn! I’m sure he LOOKS like a newborn baby. Go look at any baby photo if you need one. In the meantime, let’s give Rafa a little peace so he can enjoy this wonderful time in his life with his wife and son and extended family and friends.
I’m one of those fans who would like to see photo of the baby… I don’t think it’s such an intrusive request after all most of us fans here have been with Rafa for almost 20 years. Don’t think that looking at any baby photo would do! It’s different when you’re famous perhaps they will sell photos to a certain magazine! Whatever I’m still looking so forward to seeing baby Rafael!
There’s no harm in curiosity and wanting to see photo of the baby. It’s normal. It’s human nature. We all know it’s up to Rafa and Mery when they will give more information to the world. Our eagerness just shows how much we love Rafa and his dear wife.
Congratulations to Rafa and Maria on the birth of their baby! I’m sure they will be wonderful parents!
Congratulations Rafa and wife Mery. So glad to hear everyone is well and excited at this new journey of being a Dad and Mom. Can you please share a photo and name of your precious baby boy. We are all excited and we do understand you want privacy but 1 little photo please . xxxooo
I have a card and présent 🎁🎈for Baby Nadal to give to them soon .It is the tradition in Spain to give the first son the same name as the Father.🙋 It is not marked on the schedule but we are expecting Rafael in Paris Masters Bercy 🎾 soon. Fiona in Paris I think the oficial photo session of Baby will be soon, not yet publlished in Spain.
Rest while you can and what is his name
Would love to see a photo, but understand that they want their privacy.
WHICH IS THE NAME OF THE CHILD PLEASE?
Baby is named Rafael 🙂
Congratulations to you, Rafa, Mery, and Baby Nadal. Much joy and happiness to all of your family❤️
Blessings and joy extended to the Nadal’s at the birth of their son 😇 Please, send photos when you feel comfortable,
how much does that big boy weigh
Congratulations to you rafa all the very best wishes to you and your wife xxx
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Glad everyone is doing well. Very exciting new part of life for you. Rest up because you have some matches to play my friend!!
Congratulations! Pictures please❤️