Alright, so I’ve been digging into this whole Rafael Nadal wife thing, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the journey. I mean, we all know Nadal as this tennis legend, right? But what about the woman beside him? That’s what got me curious.
First things first, I started with the basics. Her name. Turns out, it’s Maria Francisca Perell, but everyone calls her “Xisca”. Sounds cool, huh?
So, I learned that she’s from Mallorca, Spain, just like Nadal. They even met when they were teenagers! Can you imagine? Meeting your future spouse, a world-famous athlete, when you’re just a kid? They were introduced by friends, the usual way.
Next, I tried to figure out what she does. I found her on LinkedIn. She studied business management at university and later she studied in Barcelona. She started working at some sports agency called MAPFRE. The thing is, this company sponsored Nadal back then. Nowadays, she’s the Project Director at the Rafa Nadal Foundation. That’s pretty impressive, right?
Then came the relationship timeline. I mean, how long have they been together? Turns out, they dated for a whopping 14 years before getting engaged! They got engaged in Rome, during a vacation. Romantic, isn’t it?
And the wedding? They tied the knot in October 2019, back in their hometown, Mallorca. She wore a gorgeous long-sleeved gown from a designer in Barcelona. It was beautiful. I saw some pictures of it on the designer’s social media.
But here’s the real kicker. In June 2022, Nadal announced they were expecting a baby! He said, “If all goes well, I’m going to be a father.” He seemed genuinely excited but also a bit clueless about what to expect. He even mentioned he didn’t think it would change his professional life. We’ll see about that, Rafa!
And guess what? In October 2022, they welcomed a baby boy! So, they’re parents now. It’s a whole new chapter for them.
One more thing I found interesting is that Xisca doesn’t go to all of Nadal’s matches. She said in an interview that she prefers not to, to keep their relationship strong. She thinks she might distract him if she’s always there. Makes sense, I guess.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I found out:
- Name: Maria Francisca Perell, aka “Xisca”
- From: Mallorca, Spain (same as Nadal)
- Met Nadal: When they were teenagers, through mutual friends
- Education: Business Management degree from the University of the Balearic Islands, then she studied in Barcelona.
- Job: Project Director at the Rafa Nadal Foundation (used to work at MAPFRE, a sports agency)
- Relationship: Dated Nadal for 14 years, got engaged in Rome, married in Mallorca in 2019
- Kid: They had a baby boy in October 2022
- Fun Fact: Doesn’t attend all of Nadal’s matches to give him space and maintain their relationship
So yeah, that’s pretty much what I’ve gathered about Rafael Nadal’s wife, Xisca Perell. It’s been a fun little research project, and I feel like I know a bit more about the woman behind the tennis star now. She seems like a pretty cool, down-to-earth person, and they seem genuinely happy together. And hey, they’re parents now! That’s a whole new ball game, right?
