Rafael Nadal serves a googly to fans on social media with 'Got Married' update

Rafael Nadal with wife Maria Francisca Perello

Spain's tennis ace Rafael Nadal recently updated his Facebook relationship status leaving his fans bewildered.

The former World No. 1 posted a Got Married update on Facebook, two years after officially announcing his marriage to Maria Francisca Perello.

Intrigued fans took to the comments section to congratulate him, while some saw the funny side of it.

"Congratulations!!! Rafa and wife!!! I thought that you two were already married! Guess not...happy for you from Mount Shasta California!!" wrote a fan.

"How many hearts were broken with this bombshell. This happened in 2019 right?" another fan commented. One user said: "Congratulations but confused. His wiki page says he got married in October 2019."

"Congratulations but couldn't imagine he'd be getting married in the middle of the French Open," wrote another. The 20-time Grand Slam champion is currently playing in the French Open. He has won a record 13 singles crown at Roland Garros.

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