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Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perelló: a shocking message sentences the future of the couple
Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perelló: a shocking message sentences the future of the couple
Rafael Nadal has experienced difficult and decisive moments, both personally and professionally. He himself stated that they are “difficult weeks”.
The tennis player is not feeling well mentally and that is why he leaves the tournament. He has been honest saying “I’m not okay, I’m not okay.” Nadal has made it clear that what he needs is to get away from the courts for a bit until his personal life settles down and he can get back on track. But he has sowed doubt with his statement: “If I go or not, I need to go back to the room and think about it. I have to decide there.” Referring to what he still does not know what his choice will be after his son is born.
Rafael Nadal ‘s main concern is the health status of Xisca Perelló , his wife since 2019 and with whom he is expecting his first child. And, so he made it known by bringing to light his most personal feelings: “They have been difficult weeks. Few hours of sleep, a little stress in general, situations a little more complicated than usual at home. With which, I have had to deal with all of that a little bit, which is a different pressure than what you’re used to in professional life. Said the tennis player.
The athlete’s wife was admitted in August to a health center in Mallorca due to a slight complication in her pregnancy. Xisca Perelló was asked to rest. At that time, the Mallorcan was in New York competing in the US Open, so he could not accompany the lady who was not alone, but had the company of his parents and Maribel Nadal.
Rafael Nadal and Xisca Perelló: a shocking message sentences the future of the couple
Although, Rafael Nadal knows that everything is going well during the pregnancy and that things are calmer, he has decided to be more present at home in the last stage of his son’s pregnancy. In addition, recently, the athlete has experienced a very strong emotion due to the dismissal of Roger Federer, his colleague and friend.
Nadal wanted to be in the last match of the “Maestro”. This was a moment that saddened and affected him a lot. He was very beaten and cried inconsolably when saying goodbye to a great friend on and off the field. Both have known how to compete in several Grand Slam titles. The numbers favor the Mallorcan, but the most important thing is the show they gave to their public and to the world of tennis. Rafael Nadal was able to talk about what he felt in the tough farewell: “I’m a pretty sensitive person. It doesn’t bother me either. Crying is good sometimes. You need to let go of those emotions. A part of my life is leaving, so it’s difficult.”
The fundamental thing in the life of the tennis player is to recover stability and tranquility.
“Today what I would like is to be able to recover a little normality, during the following month that all the personal issue ends, that everything goes well and then organize my life.”
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The emotional is not the only thing that worries and worries Rafael Nadal , his physical state is also present. lately he has stated that something new hurts him every day, referring to the lessons. But when everything personal, physical and emotional about him improves or at least adjusts, he intends to “start over”.
Walking away from his profession has been on his mind since he was knocked out in the US Open round of 16 by France’s Tiafoe. Since then, the Majorcan has thought about taking distance from the courts. “I need to go back. I have much more important things than tennis to attend to” said Rafa at that moment that things in his life were beginning to get complicated.
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A former Ferrari engineer has criticised the decision to bring in Lewis Hamilton and thinks the Brit’s presence will mean “a lot of potential for drama”.
At the age of 40, seven-time Formula 1 champion Hamilton will form a formidable driver partnership with Charles Leclerc. His big switch comes at the expense of Carlos Sainz, who has performed well for the Italian squad but who was axed so they had room for their blockbuster new signing.
But not everyone of a Ferrari persuasion is convinced that it will go well. Ernest Knoors, who spent many years as an engineer at Maranello, specialising in power units, worries that Hamilton’s presence could do more harm than good for a team that is finding its groove under Frederic Vasseur.
“A big name like Hamilton also brings a lot of politics and if politics within Ferrari are not managed well, then there is a lot of potential for drama,” he told Formule1.nl. “Hamilton has the tendency that if things do not work out, he turns his whole car upside down and starts experimenting.
“Ferrari believes very much in the big personalities and will follow him. But Hamilton is just someone you have to guide a little bit and not give the freedom to rebuild the whole car, because then it will go completely wrong. So I do not know if it is such a smart move, but of course it is nice for the sport.”
News of Hamilton’s planned move broke on February 1, coinciding with football’s Transfer Deadline Day. That the back pages of many newspapers were dominated by the decision of Hamilton to swap Mercedes for Ferrari was testament to the magnitude of the announcement.
Sainz was not surprised as he had been informed by his team of the plan ahead of it being made public. But the Spaniard responded well with two victories to date this season and five further appearances on the podium, on the way to what looks likely to be a fifth-placed finish in the championship – two spots and 54 points ahead of Hamilton.
Sainz has signed for Williams next year and, after several years of running at the front of the grid, will focus on his new challenge of helping restore one of the grid’s most historic teams to its former glory. But Knoors believes he should have been kept on by Ferrari instead.
The Dutchman added: “I see Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari more as a PR move. With all due respect, Hamilton is not going to take that Ferrari from P6 to P1. He will get the most out of it, but what Ferrari has to do is make that car faster. And if you make that car faster, you can easily drive at the front with the current line-up.
“Besides, as a team you have to look further on the horizon. If Hamilton becomes champion in the coming years, he and Ferrari will become immortal. But if you want to build a team with talent for the next five years, are you going to build on Hamilton? No, because he will really be finished after two or three years. That is why I would have kept the very strong line-up that Ferrari has now.”
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Chase Elliott had a front-row seat for one of NASCAR’s most bizarre moments of the 2024 Cup Series season. At the start of Stage 2, the pace car dove onto pit road in front of Elliott; however, it was a tad too late. The pace car made contact with the sand barrels at the entry of pit road and caused a red flag for cleanup.
Initially, there was some speculation on the NBC Sports broadcast, even from the No. 9 team, that Elliott made contact with the pace car. Fortunately, the pace car didn’t slide across the No. 9 car’s nose, but it undoubtedly provided one of NASCAR’s craziest red flag moments in recent memory.
Below, you can listen to Elliott and the No. 9 team react to the pace car crashing into the sand barrels on pit road at Phoenix during Championship Weekend!
Reflecting on the recent retirement of 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr., Earnhardt didn’t mince words about the toll NASCAR takes on its drivers. Speaking candidly, the two-time Daytona 500 winner admitted that the pressure to perform every week left him feeling miserable for most of his racing career—a sentiment he believes is shared by many of his peers.
“Right or wrong, racing made me a miserable person 90% of the time,” Earnhardt confessed. “And him too. I mean, ask Kyle Busch, ask anybody—unless you’re winning, you’re not happy.”
For these elite drivers, the sport is a relentless grind. A podium finish might bring temporary relief, but anything short of victory is often a source of frustration. The immense effort poured into preparation and execution rarely feels like it pays off unless the checkered flag is theirs.
Earnhardt highlighted the mental toll of falling short, explaining how the relentless focus on winning can overshadow the joy of simply competing. Even a solid performance feels hollow compared to the euphoria of a win.
“Unless you’re winning, you’re not happy at all,” he said. “You’re okay with a good run, but for the most part, all the effort it takes just to run good—it doesn’t weigh out.”
For drivers, the stakes are sky-high every week. Sponsors, fans, and teams demand nothing less than excellence, leaving little room for error or personal satisfaction in anything less than a dominant performance.
Earnhardt also shared insights into his friendship with Martin Truex Jr., who recently announced his retirement. While the two often spend time hunting together during NASCAR’s off-season, Earnhardt noted that the stress of racing even creeps into their leisure activities.
“When I’m with him during hunting season, it’s always in the back of his mind,” Earnhardt said. “It’s that stressful part of the year when he’s as miserable as he’s going to be.”
Now, with Truex stepping away from the track, Earnhardt looks forward to seeing a lighter, happier version of his long-time friend. Without the weight of weekly competition hanging over him, Truex might finally be able to relax and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle he cherishes.
“It’ll be fun to see him loosen up,” Earnhardt added.
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