Rafael Nadal holds his baby son in his hands; walks with his arms around his wife Maria at t

Rafael Nadal was recently spotted with his wife Maria Francisca Perello and their baby son at the Los Angeles airport, ahead of his participation at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.Nadal, who kicked off his comeback at the Brisbane International earlier this year, pulled out of the events that followed due to a muscle tear he suffered in the tournament’s quarterfinal round. The Spaniard is now set to make his much-awaited return at the upcoming Masters 1000 event in California, which is scheduled to be held between March 6 and 17.

Rafael Nadal was accompanied in his journey to the United States by familiar foe Novak Djokovic, who is also gearing up for the Sunshine Double. Djokovic broke the internet when he shared a picture of them together on the same flight. The two tennis legends have since landed in the States.Nadal was subsequently spotted at the Los Angeles airport with his team and family, including his wife Maria and their 16-month-old baby son. He held his son in his arms while being stopped by a fan for an autograph. The Spaniard was also captured sharing a shoulder embrace with his wife in the clip.Watch the video here:

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Rafael Nadal has now reached the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. He has already started his on-court preparations for the tournament, where he is eying a fourth title.The Spaniard has won the title at Tennis Paradise thrice so far (2007, 2009, and 2013). He has also featured in two other finals – in 2011 and 2022, the latter of which was his most recent appearance at the event.Before the Masters 1000 event though, the 22-time Grand Slam champion is scheduled for a blockbuster exhibition match against his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in Las Vegas. The event, hosted by MGM Resorts International, is titled ‘The Netflix Slam.’ It will be held on March 3 at the Michelob Ultra Arena in the Mandalay Bay Resort.