Rafael Nadal welcomes baby boy becoming father for the first time – details

It’s currently a jubilant time for tennis superstar Rafael Nadal and his wife Mery Perello, as the pair have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy.

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Spanish publication Diario de Mallorca confirmed the news, and wrote: “Both the mum and her baby, born in the 37th week of her pregnancy, are doing well. The birth took place in a private clinic on the island where Mery had to remain under observation and rest completely in the last few weeks.”

Back in June, the happy couple confirmed to HELLO!’s sister publication, HOLA! that they were expecting their first child, and he was born on Saturday on the island of Palma, Majorca.