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What's Rafa Nadal like as a dad? His former coach, Carlos Moyá, shares details
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Rafa Nadal as a dad? His close friend and coach, Carlos Moyá, shares details of his new journey into fatherhood


Carlos Moyá and his wife Carolina Cerezuela, who share a close friendship with Nadal, gave some insights into the new role of the tennis star


What's Rafa Nadal like as a dad? His close friend and coach shares details of his journey into fatherhood© Getty Images
HOLA! USA
MARCH 21, 2025 5:47 PM EDTMAR 21, 2025, 5:47 PM EDT

Last Thursday night was a special occasion for Rafa Nadal. The legendary tennis player celebrated his 20th anniversary with KIA in Madrid, surrounded by friends, including Carolina Cerezuela and Carlos Moyá, who coached him from 2018 until his retirement last October. 

There, HOLA! Spain caught up with the actress and her husband and chatted about their marriage and their daughter’s budding acting career, but first, they discussed Nadal’s iconic career and an update about their friend’s new chapter in life.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya of Spain in action against Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland  in their first round doubles match, during the ATP Masters Series at the Foro Italico, May 7, 2007 in Rome, Italy.© Clive Brunskill
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Moya in action against Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka in their first round doubles during the ATP Masters Series at the Foro Italico, May 7, 2007.

“He seems content, happy, and calm. Rafa is embracing this new phase in his life, and he’s doing really well,” Carlos shared, as he found it very easy to describe his friend and former tennis colleague.

Rafael Nadal is said to be very happy in his new rol as a dad© Getty Images
Rafael Nadal is said to be very happy in his new rol as a dad
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“It’s difficult. No words can truly describe him. Having known him since he was a child, when he was just 11 years old, and witnessing his evolution is incredible,” added Moyá to the press at the event. 

“I value the person more than the athlete. Obviously, the athlete is great, but the person... He’s a normal human being, so humble. Despite all his achievements, he remains true to his principles,” continued Carolina’s husband. 

Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal have been tenis colleagues for many years, creating a strong bond and friendship© CHRISTOPHE SIMON
Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal have been tenis colleagues for many years, creating a strong bond and friendship

“We all were a bit worried about how Rafa would handle his retirement, being such a competitor, but he’s managing it very well,” he admitted.

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