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Charles Curtis

Who is Rafael Nadal’s wife? Meet Maria ‘Xisca’ Perello.

Rafael Nadal will be spending a lot more time with his family now that he’s getting ready to retire in 2024, and that includes with his wife, Maria, who’s also known as Mery “Xisca” Perello, who is also from Mallorca.

Per People, “The couple dated for 14 years before tying the knot in October 2019, and have remained relatively quiet about their romance.” And in 2022, they welcomed their son, Rafa Junior, who has been seen at matches of his in recent years.

Here are a few photos of them, although we haven’t seen too many of those over the years given their privacy:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMhnXZDBOdn/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEEK9mHwaqB/

Aug 29, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend, Maria Francisca Perello ‘Xisca’ in attendance for his match on day four of the 2013 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports 
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