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Rafael Nadalwas less than thrilled when a reporter asked him if his recent marriage was to blame for his loss against Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals.
The professional Spanish tennis player, who is ranked No. 1 in the world for men’s singles tennis, lost 6-2, 6-4 against his German opponent in their opening match on Monday.
After the game, Nadal, 33, sat for a press conference where one Italian reporter seemed to suggest his recent wedding may have left the player “distracted,” according toCNN.
Rafael Nadal at the press conference.Rafael Nadal
Nadal, who married girlfriendMery “Xisca” Perellóin Mallorca, Spain, last month afterdating for 15 years, was visibly stunned. Hepaused before slamming the reporterfor the question.
“Honestly, are you asking me this? Is this a serious question or is this a joke?” the tennis pro fired back.
He then asked the reporter how long he had been with his own partner, drawing laughs from the crowd when he suggested the journalist was projecting his frustrations from his own marriage onto the athlete.
Nadal moved on from the question only after asserting that it was “bulls—.”
Nadal and Perellógot engagedin Rome, Italy, in May, according toHola! Spain,later tying the knot in their hometown of Mallorca on Oct. 12.
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In a rare comment on his personal life, Nadalpreviously toldHello!he is looking ahead to having kids of his own. “Obviously, I have the intention of forming a family,” he said. “I love children and I would like my children to do what they like.”
source: people.com
