Nadal sets record straight after pregnant woman leaves to compete at US OpenTennis legend Rafael Nadal has spoken out after some criticized him for playing last year at the US Open.
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2023Rafael Nadal explained why he decided to play at the US Open while his wife was pregnant with their first child.Baby Rafael Jr. was born on October 8, 2022, but wife Mery Perello had to spend September in the hospital due to pregnancy complications.
During this time, the tennis legend played in Cincinnati in America before making his first appearance since 2019 at the US Open.Doctors followed the 34-year-old while he was out but a 22-time grand slam. the champion was criticized by some for choosing to add to his record number of major titles instead.
But the former world number one has set the record straight about what motivated him to play across the pond at a crucial time in his personal life.”Fortunately I have a wife who is brave,” he said in Sydney.
“And he always helped me with everything and more and always encouraged me to keep going. So in that sense, he made it easy for me. He actually encouraged me to go to America.
Rafael Nadal sendsa reflection before the Australian OpenmirrorRafael Nadal looks at the world, looks at Leo.
Cup after his “suffering”mirrorThe decision to play in the US did not turn out so well for the Spaniard, as he lost his first match in Ohio before home favorite Francis Tiafoe was knocked unconscious at Flushing Meadows.
a month before becoming a father, Nadal traveled to London to take part in the Laver Cup with his great friend and rival Roger Federer in what would be the Swiss star’s last tennis match.With his pregnant wife in Spain, the Swiss superstar was very appreciative of his friend and the kind gesture. “I called him after the US Open – I was waiting for him to finish the tournament – to tell him about my retirement,” Federer said.
Rafatold me, ‘I’ll do anything to be with you.'” Pregnant (Getty Images)”It was an incredible effort from Rafa and Iand#039;ll of course never forget what he did to me in London.
” Late last month and two months after becoming a father, Nadal commented on how his life has changed since the birth of his son Rafael Jr.CONTINUE READINGMORERAFAEL NADALUS OPEN TENNISHomeSportsTennis4RafaelGet the latest news4 Nadal Get email news and biggest stories of the dayEnter your email…
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