Rafael Nadal has confirmed his wife Mery Perello is pregnant with their first child, after rumours swirled earlier this week.
The tennis star confirmed the news at a press conference in Mallorca on Friday, and said, “If all goes well, I’m going to be a father.”
“I’m not used to talking about my private life. We live calmer with a lower profile. I don’t expect that my life will change much with it,” he continued.
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Rumours were rife that Mery was pregnant earlier this week, as reported by Spanish magazine Hola!.
The 33-year-old was spotted with a baby bump under her swimsuit as she enjoyed time on a yacht with her husband on holiday.
Adding fuel to speculation, she was seen wearing loose-fitting clothing at the recent Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
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The couple have been together for 17 years.
In January 2019, Rafael revealed he had popped the question to his long-term love after dating for 14 years.
The sweethearts tied-the-knot in a fortress in Mallorca in 2019.
The tennis ace is expected to make his Wimbledon return after three years later this month.
