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'It's a problem' Rafael Nadal's fears over starting family with wife before pregnancy news
Rafael Nadal, 36, announced at a press conference in Mallorca last month that he was expecting his first child with his wife Maria Francisca Perello, who he affectionately calls Mery, 33.The couple have been together for 17 years, however, the Wimbledon star previously expressed concern on having children prior to his retirement from tennis.Rafael married his childhood sweetheart Mery in October 2019, after a 15-year relationship.The two had met when they were children and started seriously dating in 2005.Speaking to a Spanish outlet back in 2020, Rafael voiced his concerns about starting a family too soon.He said: "I trust so (I'm going to have them). I love children."But there is a problem.