Nadal opens up on fatherhood, playing Vegas and possible exhibition with Federer in AP interview
The Manila Times · 11/4/2026, 5:24:25 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.ROME — 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.m. on a Monday night for a video interview from his home in Mallorca to promote his upcoming exhibition in Las Vegas.Looking slightly frazzled, the retired tennis standout quickly apologized for being eight minutes late — because he was busy tucking in his two sons."Sorry," Nadal said to open an interview with The Associated Press. "That's the world of being a dad."While he no longer plays professional tennis, Nadal still travels the world representing his business interests, promoting his foundation and tennis academy and picking up awards.When he's not traveling, family comes first."It's strange to say, but not much golf, not much fishing," he said of what he does on a typical day at home. "I have two small…