Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal's son shared an adorable moment during the Madrid Open.
In the video, Swiatek is just chatting with Nadal when his son walks up and gives her a high five, which sparked enthusiasm around the world.
After that moment, Nadal and Swiatek had smiles on their faces.
Rafael Nadal and his wife have two sons, Rafael Jr. and Miquel.
Rafael Nadal, one of the best tennis players of all time, has welcomed his second child after the birth of his first son, Rafael Junior, and this time he and his wife, Maria Francisca Perello, have chosen a traditional name as a sign of respect for an important man in the family.
The couple confirmed the happy news last year and welcomed another boy. They named the little one Miquel, a very common Spanish name that is significant for the Nadal family.
Namely, Miquel was the name of Maria's father, who recently passed away, so they paid tribute to him in this way.
Meaning of the name
Miquel is a name of Hebrew origin, which means 'Who is like God?', and in Christian countries it is represented in different variants, such as Michael, Michel or Michele.
First son named after his father
Rafael and Maria have a three-year-old son, Rafael Junior, so both of the couple's sons now have symbolic names for several reasons. In Spain, it is customary for children, especially boys, to be named after their parents, with Junior added to their name.
Rafa Nadal, in an interview with the media, emphasized that parenthood is one of the most beautiful things in his life. Before he was a parent, the Spanish tennis player had a completely different outlook on life, focusing primarily on himself and his career.
However, having always known how much he wanted children, fulfilling that dream made him realize the meaning of true, unconditional love
The popular tennis player emphasized that the kind of love a father has for his child can only truly be understood by parents.
"(Fatherhood) is one of the best things in life, if not the best. I mean, I love kids, but only the people who have kids can understand the feeling that you have when you are a dad or a mother I think so, you know? The love, the joy that you get every morning..." he said.
The famous tennis player emphasized that he wants his children to have proper development, to enjoy their childhood and develop a sense of discipline.
It is not important for him that they primarily play tennis, but he would definitely like them to be in the world of sports, regardless of whether it is football, basketball, tennis or some other sport.
The Spaniard is aware that in today's era of social media, it is very challenging to raise a child and develop him properly, but he is ready to put in maximum effort.
Santiago Bernabeu and the big names of football: Nadal also present
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the legendary home of Real Madrid, temporarily replaced the grass with a clay court and became the scene of a tennis spectacle. In collaboration with the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 tournament, the stadium was transformed into a training ground for the Madrid Masters 1000, and the opening brought unusual scenes.
Tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Jannik Sinner had the honor of being the first to try out the court, joined by the Royal Club's football stars, Thibaut Courtois and Jude Bellingham.
An unforgettable match with an unusual referee
The main attraction was a relaxed doubles match in which Rafael Nadal and Thibaut Courtois faced off against Jannik Sinner and Jude Bellingham. The person in the referee's chair attracted the most attention - Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. The sight of Pérez as the main referee quickly became a hit on social media, confirming the uniqueness of this event.
A meeting of sports worlds
The ceremonial opening of the clay court, where tennis players will be able to train until April 30, was attended by president Florentino Pérez, according to the official Real Madrid website. The event was also graced by honorary club member Rafa Nadal, a five-time tournament winner, world number one Jannik Sinner, world number four Iga Świątek and footballer Linda Caicedo.
They were joined by Feliciano López and Garbiñe Muguruza, former tennis players and co-directors of the Mutua Madrid Open, and Gerard Tsobanian, the tournament's executive director. The meeting concluded with an exchange of gifts.
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