Nadal discusses fatherhood and upcoming Las Vegas exhibition in AP interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Rafael Nadal participated in a video interview on November 3 from Mallorca, discussing his life after retirement and upcoming events. He emphasized the challenges of being a father to his two sons while managing travel and business commitments. Nadal confirmed his participation in 'The MGM Slam presented by Capital One' on February 28 in Las Vegas, marking his return to the U.S. since retirement. He mentioned ongoing communication with Roger Federer regarding potential exhibitions, though no plans are finalized. Nadal expressed the importance of gradually getting back into tennis after his surgeries and health challenges.
- •Nadal appeared in an interview from Mallorca on November 3.
- •He discussed balancing fatherhood with his professional commitments.
- •Nadal will play in Las Vegas on February 28, 2027.
- •He is in contact with Federer about possible exhibitions.
- •Nadal emphasizes a cautious return to tennis after multiple surgeries.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Nadal opens up on fatherhood, playing Vegas and possible exhibition with Federer in AP interview
"ROME (AP) — It turns out that winning 22 Grand Slam titles and a record 14 French Open trophies doesn’t make putting the kids to bed any easier.Rafael Nadal made that clear when he showed up slightly after the appointed time near 9 p.
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