15 Pictures of Rafael Nadal, Girlfriend Maria “Xisca” Perello Through the Years

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Rafael Nadal and Maria “Xisca” Perello Through the Years

Rafael Nadal and Maria “Xisca” Perello
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Rafael Nadal is one of the best tennis players in the world and he’s still in his prime, which means he has a chance to go down as the greatest ever if he continues to play at a high level for the remainder of his career. He’s also has a grand slam off the court in longtime girlfriend Maria “Xisca” Perello. Seriously, there relationship unlike most involving a pro athlete. We take a look in pictures.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

Rafael Nadal and Maria Xisca Perello
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Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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They’ve been a couple for almost a decade and have done a terrific job of keeping their relationship extremely private during that time.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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Nadal and Xisca are the the Spaniard equivalent of high school sweethearts — they met in school in Majorca, their hometown in Spain.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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Nadal didn’t go the model route with his girlfriend, although Xisca could definitely pass as one. She’s actually REALLY smart.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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At Palma de Mallorca, Xisca studied business administration and then went to London to study business management.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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While in London, she also learned English.

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Oh, and did we mention she’s only 26?

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In case you’re wondering, Nadal is 27. We know, he seems older than that.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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The tennis star doesn’t discuss his girlfriend to the media, so we’re not positive on when their relationship began, but reports state they’ve been dating since December of 2005.

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Similar reports state that Xisca isn’t interested in fame. She prefers her quiet, almost secret life with Nadal.

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Aside from their very rare public appearances, their beach vacation pictures are really all we have to go by.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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We mentioned that Xisca isn’t a model, but she could certainly get a photo shoot or two with that beach body.

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We’ll go out on a limb and say that she already knows that, but just doesn’t want to expose herself to the world.

Rafael Nadal and Maria "Xisca" Perello

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Gotta hand it to Nadal: He’s got a looker who isn’t interested in using him for fame. Must be nice.

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We know what you’re thinking: “When are they going to get married?” We don’t know, but we’ll let you know when we find out.

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