Rafael Nadal becomes father to a baby boy at 36

The tennis star and his wife, Mery Perelló, welcomed their first child on Saturday, October 8

Rafael Nadal and his wife, Mery Perelló, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.

The news was confirmed by Spanish newspaper Ultima Hora, which reported that the baby was born on Saturday, October 8, at a private clinic in Palma de Mallorca.

Nadal and Perelló have been together for 17 years and married in 2019. The couple announced they were expecting their first child in June of this year.

Nadal is one of the most successful tennis players of all time, having won 22 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record 14 French Open titles.

He is also a former world No. 1 and has won 92 ATP singles titles. Nadal is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Nadal and Perelló have been very private about their relationship and have not released any official statement about the birth of their child.

However, Nadal's uncle, Miguel Ángel Nadal, confirmed the news to Ultima Hora, saying, "I am very happy to be an uncle again. It is a very special moment for the family.".

Nadal is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and is expected to return to action at the Paris Masters later this month.

He is then scheduled to play in the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, from November 13-20.

Nadal's victory at the French Open this year was his 22nd Grand Slam singles title, moving him two ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the all-time standings.

The win also marked his 14th French Open title, extending his record at the tournament.

Nadal is widely considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, and his victory at the French Open this year further cemented his legacy.

He is now just one Grand Slam title behind Federer's record of 23, and he is still only 36 years old.

With many more years of tennis ahead of him, Nadal has the potential to become the greatest tennis player of all time.