Rafael Nadal, the renowned tennis player with 22 Grand Slam titles, has humorously revealed that his post-retirement passion for golf is causing some frustration for his wife, Maria Francisca Perello. Since retiring from professional tennis in November 2024, Nadal has been dedicating more time to golf, a sport he enjoyed even during his competitive career, but has taken to a new level as he fills his time away from the tennis court.

The 39-year-old Nadal admits that while he plays golf purely for enjoyment, he has been increasingly spending hours on the golf course and watching golf matches on television. This newfound dedication to the sport has reportedly left his wife “suffering,” a term he used jokingly to describe how she feels about his golfing obsession. Such comments highlight Nadal’s light-hearted approach to his transition from a tennis legend to a golf enthusiast, revealing a more personal side of the athlete.

As Nadal settles into this new chapter of life post-retirement, his enthusiasm for golf may resonate with many athletes who seek new passions after laying down their professional careers. It underscores the importance of finding joy in new activities, even when it comes with a dose of playful challenges within personal relationships, reflecting the multifaceted nature of his life beyond being one of tennis's all-time greats.