Rafael Nadal is one of the most successful tennis players in the world right now. The Spanish tennis star has achieved almost everything on the tennis court. And is one of the best current-generation players. Along with Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer. Nadal started his career brilliantly by winning 16 titles before turning 20.
However, talking about his personal life, the Spanish maestro was in a longtime relationship with Maria Francisca. Also referred to as Xisca Perello. Nadal and Perello met in school and have been together since they were teenagers. The couple was in a relationship since 2005. As Rafa has always kept his personal life very private, there was largely no news about it for very long.
Perello and Nadal’s Relationship
It didn’t take long for the world to notice as the love between the two blossomed and Perello started getting the attention of the media when she started visiting on tour to watch her boyfriend in action. Although the 34-year-old doesn’t like attention and tried to keep her relationship as private as possible. In an interview with The Telegraph, she spoke about the same.
“The fact is that I just don’t feel comfortable talking about these things, even in private. It’s what works for me, and what works for Rafael and me as a couple. We wouldn’t have it any other way.” She said.
The couple got engaged in 2018. However, Nadal was disappointed with the leak of his private information and was not ready to give any information regarding his marriage date and venue.
When Did Rafael Nadal Get Married?
The couple tied the knot on October 19, 2019. At the La Fortaleza castle in Majorca, Spain. Although the couple had kept it private for long, the wedding had a good number of guests invited.