Rafa Jr. Hangs Out With Big 4 Of Modern Day Tennis, Video Goes Viral
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Rafael Nadal's son met tennis legends Federer, Djokovic and Murray at Nadal's tribute at Roland Garros during the French Open.
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal's son was on Sunday, May 25, seen meeting his father's greatest rivals, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer at the former's tribute ceremony organised by the Roland Garros during the ongoing French Open, six months after his retirement.
The gathering of Nadal, Federer, Djokovic and Murray on Parisian clay evoked nostalgia among tennis aficionados across the world.
In a memorable sequence, Rafa Jr. exchanged fist bumps with Federer, Djokovic and Murray, a moment dubbed the Big 5 by Roland Garros' official channels. Watch the video here:
Big 4 ❌Big 5 🤝 #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/g5ldA2U45b — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 25, 2025
Rafa Jr. was born in 2022 to Nadal and his wife Maria Perello. The duo began dating when they were still in their teens, and they became engaged six years ago before getting married at La Fortaleza castle in Mallorca in October 2019.
In June 2022, it was reported that the Nadal family were expecting their first child, and Maria gave birth to Rafa Jr. on October 8.
'It's a different approach compared to usual. Has always been tough to leave home, but this time even more. It's quite interesting how, even after two or three weeks, to leave your son at home and not be able to see him, it's interesting how even after only three weeks knowing him, you start missing him," Nadal had said earlier.
But his injury woes two years back meant he was able to spend a lot of time at home with Maria and Rafa Jr. before Nadal made his comeback at the start of 2024 at the Brisbane International, where the latter saw his father in action for the first time.
Nadal was given a rousing reception as the 'King of Clay' stepped onto Court Philippe Chatrier for the final time on Sunday in an 'unforgettable" ceremony to celebrate his career at the French Open.
Nadal, who retired from tennis last November, was serenaded by the Roland Garros crowd, with spectators wearing different coloured t-shirts to create the message '14 RG, Rafa".
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