It is a moment that the followers of Raphael Nadal They were scared but they knew it would happen. After two decades of dominating the tennis courts and becoming a sporting legend, Manacorí announced his retirement from professional tennis. A goodbye which, although expected, was no less painful for the many fans that the Spaniard has spread throughout the world. Nadalsymbol of fight and perseverance, made it clear that this decision, marked by the injuries that have limited him in recent years, was inevitable. However, in his moving farewell, there is one sentence that resonates more than all those spoken by Rafa Nadaldevotion to his life partner and his wife, Married Perello.
Inside video of his farewell, Nadal Not only did he review his career and accomplishments, but he also took a moment to talk about the person who has been by his side through thick and thin, Married. His voice breaking with emotion, the tennis player expressed his affection: “My wife, Méry… We have been together for 19 years… Thank you for everything you have done. “I think you’ve been my perfect travel companion all these years of my career.” These words not only reflect the deep love, affection and trust that Nadal feels for his wife, but also for the fundamental role she played in his personal and professional life throughout his long career on the tennis courts.
For Rafa Nadalthe figure of Mery Perello This has been key to his stability off the slopes. Over the years of successes and defeats, injuries and victories, the presence of Perello It has been constant. Their relationship, always marked by discretion, managed to stay away from the media despite the enormous international fame of Nadal. Together they formed a family, being the parents of a son who, according to him, Rafagave him the energy and motivation necessary in the most complicated moments. “Coming home and seeing my son grow every day has been a force that has really kept me alive and with the energy to continue,” the Spaniard confessed in a broken voice while footage of him with her son were shown, carrying a tennis racket. Although it is still early to know if he will follow in the footsteps of Rafa in tennis, the truth is that family Nadal-Perello He was able to build a solid and discreet core, something rare in the world of sports stars.
The emotion of Nadal during his speech, it was more than perceptible, palpable. It’s hard not to imagine what this decision meant to him. Accustomed to the rigors of elite sport, the tennis player went through difficult years, marked by injuries which undermined his performance and, ultimately, led him to this inevitable outcome. “The reality is that these were complicated years. I couldn’t play without limits. “It’s a difficult decision, which took me a long time to make,” Nadal explained, revealing the emotional exhaustion this process meant for him and those around him.
Married Perellowho has always opted for a low profile and avoided the spotlight, has taken a step forward in this new chapter of her husband’s life. A few days ago, we saw her take the microphone at a public event, something unusual for her, but which shows how the new reality of the family Rafa Nadal – Mery Perello has changed. Now, with the withdrawal of Rafafamily dynamics will also adapt. Nadal made it clear that this decision was taken together and that Married He has been your great support every step of the way. “Making this decision was not easy, but we did it together,” confessed the tennis player, recognizing the importance of his wife at this crucial moment in his life.
