Rafael Nadal

Nadal will play his first match as a father in the Paris Masters second round, returning to action for the first time since the US Open fourth-round loss. Rafa ...

Nadal played alongside Roger Federer at the Laver Cup and went home the following day, eager to train and recover from an injury. The Spaniard revealed a seven-millimeter tear in his abdomen and left the tournament following an epic quarter-final victory over Taylor Fritz in five sets. Nadal skipped the Canada Masters and suffered an early Cincinnati loss to Borna Coric. Nadal returned to Mallorca and welcomed his first child with his wife, Xisca, on October 8. Rafa has been dealing with an abdominal injury since Wimbledon, withdrawing in London ahead of the semi-final and playing only five matches since. Still, he has always felt the best at home in Mallorca, surrounded by his family, friends and beautiful Mediterranean.

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Maria Francesca Perello in the year 2019.

However, he is expected to be back for the ATP Tour Finals. During the quarterfinals, he suffered an abdominal injury and stepped out of the tournament. The 36-year-old has had a year full of ups and downs. Nadal and his wife Perello joined hands with Henry Jacques to introduce a set of fragrances. ADVERTISEMENT Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Maria Francesca Perello in the year 2019.

Tommy Paul battles back to defeat Rafael Nadal in Paris, handing the Spaniard a loss in his first ATP Tour match since the US Open.

[Tommy Paul](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/tommy-paul/pl56/overview) earned the biggest win of his career by defeating new dad [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview) on Wednesday at the [Rolex Paris Masters](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/paris/352/overview). He produced a highlight-reel shot as he tracked down a lob in set two, opting for a spinning forehand rather than a tweener and roping it past a stunned Paul for a passing-shot winner. Nadal was millimetres from levelling the set after digging out of a 0/40 hole on return, but a would-be winner landed just wide with Nadal's challenge unsuccessful. [Auger-Aliassime, Rublev Complete 2022 Nitto ATP Finals Field](/en/news/nitto-atp-finals-2022-field-is-set) [Nitto ATP Finals](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nitto-atp-finals/605/overview) from 13-20 November. A fifth break finished the match after two hours, 32 minutes. A loose service game from Nadal handed Paul an early lead in the decider, and the American drove home his advantage after surviving a dramatic game to hold for 3-1. The American began to dictate from there, creating three further break chances with his aggressive baseline game before sealing the set in the tie-break. I've only played him the second time, but the first time I was so nervous. "I had a lot of fun out there. With his 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-1 victory, the American denied the World No. I was pretty relaxed going onto the court and the day before.

The former junior standout has come of age after a breakthrough 2022 season, scoring the biggest win of his career at the Rolex Paris Masters.

I always wear them. They make custom clothes, and I love the hats. I was on the bobcat pulling them in. While this is his fifth Top 10 victory of the year, Nadal marks his first win over a "Big 3" player. 2 Rafael Nadal, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1—not only avenging an Acapulco defeat to the 22-time major champion but also culminating what has been a meteoric rise that began last November when he won his first ATP title in Stockholm. News

Rafael Nadal fell at the furst hurdle in his comeback as he lost to Tommy Paul at the Paris Masters in what was his first match since the US Open.

Suddenly from 40-0 up at 2-1, the American found himself facing a break point but was handed a lifeline as Nadal narrowly missed the line and failed to convert before Paul held for 3-1. The set went to a tiebreak and it was the 25-year-old who took an immediate mini-break lead thanks to a double-fault from the Nadal racket. There was some rust for the second seed in the first game of the match as he found himself at deuce after being 40-0 up but managed to hold on.

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“I had to get used to this court in the match. World number 31 Paul came from a set down to beat Nadal 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 6-1: Follow Paris Masters LIVE streaming on InsideSport.IN I just played very smart,” said De Minaur. I felt (it was) fast, this court, but I’m a good player on indoor courts… “First round in every tournament is never easy. Paris Masters 2022 LIVE – Nadal vs Paul LIVE: Rafael Nadal is out of the Paris Masters after a second-round defeat to American Tommy Paul in just the Spaniard’s second match since the US Open and first since becoming a father.

The Paris Masters marks Rafael Nadal's first tournament since welcoming his first child with wife Mery Perello.

And he will find some comfort in long-time rival Djokovic’s experience on tour after he became a father for the first time, as the Serb said it led to some of his best results. And Nadal was remaining flexible as he navigated this new stage of his life. “And at the same time, it is true that we are lucky today that, with the technology, everything, we can do video calls any time that you want, so that helps. But the world No 7 was quick to give the credit to his wife Jelena, who supported him to continue competing. “I had one of my best seasons right after becoming a father in 2014,” the 21-time Grand Slam champion told reporters in Paris. The Spaniard has not competed since the US Open two months ago and is returning at this week’s Paris Masters, his first tournament since becoming a dad.

As he sat slumped in his chair after losing his serve for a second time in the decisive set against America's Tommy Paul, Nadal looked lost.

[ATP Tour](https://www.tennis365.com/category/atp-tour/) We are lucky today that, with technology, we can do video calls any time you want, so that always helps, but it is not easy.” [WTA Tour](https://www.tennis365.com/category/wta-tour/) “It has always been tough to leave home, but this time even more. I know it’s been a slow Europe swing for me, so I’m pumped to get that W.” “I had a lot of fun out there. “I came out playing pretty well. [Tennis News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/tennis-news/) It was weird, this time I wasn’t really nervous. I was pretty relaxed going onto the court and the day before. [ an appearance at the ATP Finals](https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/rafael-nadal-schedule-update-as-his-coach-confirms-he-plans-to-play-in-paris-and-turin/). “I’ve only played him the second time, but the first time I was so nervous.

Tommy Paul overcame Rafael Nadal 3-6 7-6(4) 1-6 at the Paris Masters to reach the third round as the second and fourth seeds both crashed out on the same ...

I know it's been a slow Europe swing for me, so I'm pumped to get that W [win]." "I had a lot of fun out there. I was pretty relaxed going onto the court and the day before. "I came out playing pretty well. It was weird, this time I wasn't really nervous. “I've only played him the second time, but the first time I was so nervous.

Tennis - Nadal played his first match since the US Open, and things do not look good for him.

Rafa will have to sit with his team and discuss his next move, playing way below his best and not standing any chance at the ATP Finals without significantly improving his initial shot. Rafa fought well in the opening two sets, but it was not enough to carry him home. Rafa faced Tommy Paul in the second round, playing his first match as a father.

The Rafael Nadal forehand is undoubtedly one of the most feared shots in the history of men's professional tennis.

“At the end, I need days on the tour,” Nadal said. Before the Paris Masters, Nadal along with Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic already qualified for the eight-man tournament in Turin from Nov. Nadal was playing his first singles match since the U.S.

Rafa Nadal said he does not expect to be in good enough shape to mount a serious challenge at the season-ending ATP Finals after being beaten by Tommy Paul ...

I don't even say competing on a tennis court. I say on the Tour. "It's true that for the last five months I didn't spend enough days on the Tour.

Nadal, who received a bye as second seed, was playing his first singles match in two months after spending time at home in Mallorca with his wife and ...

It was amazing feeling when I had the trophy in my hands." "I tried to find my best level. I didn't deserve the victory playing that bad in that key moment," said Nadal. At the end, it's always the same. "I had the match (in my hands) in that second set with a set and break. "A lot of things have been going on the last couple of months, without a doubt.

Working with haute parfumerie Henry Jacques the couple has channeled their passion for perfume into a whole new scent. 22 Grand Slam winner Nadal says that ...

Perello’s fragrance on the other hand, is softer and has nots of violet and orange blossom, highlighted with jasmine and bergamot, while also enhanced by sandalwood and white musk. Working with haute parfumerie Henry Jacques the couple has channeled their passion for perfume into a whole new scent. Nadal has made the ultimate gesture of love, partnering with his wife Maria Francesca Perello to release their first fragrance collection called In All Intimacy.

Rafael Nadal was surprisingly beaten by Tommy Paul in three sets in his first match at the Paris Masters.

"Yeah, credit to him too that he played with the right intensity, and right concentration and going for the shots, no? The latter was the second high-profile name to have been eliminated from the Paris Masters on Wednesday, with Daniil Medvedev also being forced to pack his bags after he was conquered in three sets by Alex de Minaur. "No, a lot of things going on the last couple of months, without a doubt," he added. "It's okay, no, all the credit to Tommy," said Nadal when quizzed on whether his injury was responsible for shaping the result. [Rafael Nadal](/latest/rafael-nadal) refused to make any excuses for his sub-par performance against Tommy Paul after he was knocked out in his first match at the Paris Masters on Wednesday night. Nadal has endured a turbulent time of things over the last few months, with a troublesome abdominal injury making it difficult for him to perform at his very best during the latter stages of the match against Paul.

Rafael Nadal cast doubt on his chances of winning a first ATP Finals title following what he called a “terrible” display in the defeat to Tommy Paul.

"A lot of things going on the last couple of months, without a doubt. Until that moment it was OK, a good match for me, knowing that is my first match since a while." You never know when is going to be the last, especially at my age. [Nadal dumped out of Paris Masters to halt No. And today for moments, putting everything in a pack, I was playing quite well." It's true that for the last five months I didn't spend enough days on the Tour. He added: "At the end, I need days on the Tour. But we are always ready to find excuses, but at the end, it's always the same. “That's what I need. "Just give myself a chance to enjoy another [Nitto ATP] Finals. 1, but those hopes were halted by a 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1 loss. [had a chance of toppling](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/tennis/atp-paris/2022/rafael-nadal-i-m-not-returning-for-paris-masters-and-atp-finals-to-fight-carlos-alcaraz-for-world-no_sto9210248/story.shtml)Carlos Alcaraz in the race to end the season as the world No.

Rafael Nadal is out of the Paris Masters after being defeated by Tommy Paul -- and the Spaniard isn't betting on winning the ATP Tour Finals, either.

I had my match in that second set with set and break,” Nadal said after the game. You never know when is gonna be the last, especially at my age. Knowing that it is my first match since a while,” he said. “Just give myself a chance to enjoy another World Tour Finals, no? 31 in the world, secured a 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over world No. It was Nadal’s first match since