Nicole Baxter+FollowRafa Shines at Home: New Dad, Same LegendEl Matador made a heartwarming return to Manacor for the Rafa Nadal Open, marking his first public appearance since welcoming baby Miquel. Fans at the Rafa Nadal Academy witnessed not just a tennis icon, but a proud family man, sharing the moment with his sister Maribel. Nadal’s priorities have clearly shifted—he’s all about family first these days, but his passion for the sport and his hometown remains as strong as ever. Who else got emotional seeing Rafa back where it all began? #Sports #Tennis #RafaNadal211Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowRafa’s Next Chapter: Baby Joy Off the CourtEl Matador has officially traded the clay for diapers! Just 10 months after his emotional farewell at the Davis Cup, Rafa Nadal and Mery Perelló welcomed their second child, Miquel, named in honor of Mery’s late father. Fans are still reeling from Rafa’s retirement, but seeing him embrace fatherhood is a new kind of win. Do you think we’ll see Rafa Jr. or baby Miquel on the courts someday? #Sports #RafaNadal #TennisLegend00Share
Nicholas Henderson+FollowRafa’s New Ace: Baby Miquel Joins the FamilyBig news from Manacor—King of Clay, Rafa Nadal, and his wife Mery have welcomed their second child, Miquel, named in honor of Mery’s late father. With Rafa Jr. now a big brother, Nadal’s focus has shifted from Grand Slams to family time. It’s a touching tribute and a new era for the legend, who’s embracing retirement and fatherhood with the same passion he brought to the court. Thoughts on Rafa’s next chapter? #Sports #Tennis #RafaNadal61Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowRafa Welcomes Baby Miquel—Family Grows Again!Big news from the King of Clay! Rafa Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello just welcomed their second son, Miquel, to the family. With Rafa Jr. already running around, the Nadal household is officially a doubles team. Fans are buzzing—will little Miquel inherit his dad’s legendary forehand? Congrats to the whole Nadal crew! #Sports #RafaNadal #NadalFamily10Share
Stephen Herrera+FollowWill King Rafa’s Farewell Steal the Show?All eyes are on Roland Garros this year—not just for the epic clay-court battles, but for King Rafa’s emotional send-off on opening day. With Alcaraz and Swiatek defending their crowns and Sinner & Sabalenka leading the seeds, the real question is: can Djokovic bounce back from a shaky clay season, or will a new rivalry ignite? Let’s hear your predictions for the men’s and women’s draws! #RolandGarros #FrenchOpen #RafaNadal #Djokovic #Alcaraz #Sports00Share
Nicholas Henderson+FollowAlcaraz Rejects 'Rafa Successor' TagReally interesting insight from Carlitos in the new Netflix doc! Despite all the hype about him being the next King of Clay, Alcaraz makes it clear he wants to be known for his own journey—not just as Rafa’s heir. Even Rafa himself admits the comparisons can get overwhelming. After his emotional rollercoaster this season—defending Wimbledon, winning his first French Open, but also dealing with burnout—Alcaraz is showing he’s carving his own path. What do you think: is it fair to keep linking him to Rafa, or should we let him be Carlitos? #Alcaraz #RafaNadal #Tennis #Wimbledon #FrenchOpen #NextGen #Sports10Share