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In Pics: 5 things you don't know about Rafael Nadal's wife Maria Francisca Perello

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal lives a simple live off the court. He has a simple love story too. He fell in love very early and his wife means a lot to him. Over the years, she has stood as a rock behind him and has been one of the biggest reasons behind his success on the court. Here we bring you 5 unknown facts about his wife Maria Francisca Perello.

Updated:Jun 17, 2022, 08:39 PM IST

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Who is Rafael Nadal's wife Maria?

Maria is a Spanish. She was born on July 7, 1988. She started off her career with a job in an insurance comoany and later shifted directions to join with Nadal in order to manage his charitable children's sports organisation, The Rafael Nadal Foundation. (Source: Instagram)

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How did Rafael Nadal meet his wife Maria?

Rafael and Perello started dating way back in 2005. They had met through family friends. Their relationshop has been a private affair as Perello does not have major social media presence. (Source: Instagram)

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When did Rafael Nadal and Maria get married?

Rafael and Perello dated each other for as long as 14 years. They got married in 2019 at La Fortaleza castle in Mallorca, an event attended by around 350 guests. (Source: Instagram)

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Rafael Nadal and Maria: A very understanding wife of a star athlete

In 2011, Perello gave an insight into their private life when she spoke how she needs to understand Nadal and his life, his career and give that space to him to complete. (Source: Instagram)

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Rafael Nadal and Maria are expecting their first child

Nadal has repeatedly stated that he would love to have kids, and now we will see him in the new role of a father at 36. (Source: Instagram)