Rafael Nadal and Mery Perelló have confirmed the birth of their second child. Miquel was born on Thursday; the family left the hospital around noon on Saturday.
Far less attention has surrounded Mery's pregnancy this time. There did appear that there were some complications for a while before young Rafael was born on October 8, 2022. The pregnancy has this time gone very smoothly.
The couple announced they were expecting their second child in April. They prefer to keep matters as private as possible, and it was only at fairly recent public events that it was evident that Mery was pregnant, such as at Roland Garros in Paris where Rafa Nadal was honoured for his outstanding achievements at the French Open.
It is now twenty years since their relationship started; they were first seen in public together in 2006. Their wedding was at La Fortalesa on Pollença Bay on October 19, 2019.
At Roland Garros, Rafa Nadal spoke about his wife: "You are my best life partner. We couldn't have imagined in 2005 that we would be here 20 years later as a family. You have always been there for me, supporting me from a position that wasn't always easy. I hope to make you as happy as you have made me."