Who is Rafael Nadal’s supportive wife and childhood sweetheart, Mery ‘Xisca’ Perelló? The 22 Grand Slam champ met his partner as a teen, and had a wedding with the former king of Spain in attendance
- Rafael Nadal has been knocked out in the first round of the French Open this year, defeated by Alexander Zverev – but who is his supportive wife and baby mama by his side?
- Perelló used to work as an organiser for sports events at IMG, before joining Mapfre as an assistant in area management – she now works as the director general at Fundación Rafa Nadal
Rafael Nadal has been knocked out in the first round of the French Open this year, defeated by Alexander Zverev.
“It’s difficult for me to talk,” the 37-year-old said in during on-court interview. “I don’t know if it’s going to be last time I’m going to be here in front of you. I am not 100 per cent sure, but if it is the last time, I enjoyed it.”
He added, “It’s a big percentage that I will not be back here playing at Roland-Garros, but I’ve enjoyed it a lot. I’m travelling with the family, having fun, and the body is feeling a little bit better than two months ago.”
Where is Mery “Xisca” Perelló from?
What does Mery “Xisca” Perelló do?
Per her LinkedIn, Perelló used to work as an organiser for sports events at IMG, before joining insurance company Mapfre as an assistant in area management. She now works as director general at Fundación Rafa Nadal, which focuses on sports and education among youth – especially those from vulnerable groups, according to its website.