Maria Francisca Perello
Although the name “Maria Francisca Perello” might not be too well-known, even among avid pro tennis fans, she’s married to someone most people will have heard at least once in their lifetime—Rafael Nadal. In 2020, Rafael ranked second best in the men’s singles tennis, but despite his superstardom status, he’s managed to keep his personal life under tight wraps.
In 2009, he and Maria officially announced that they were boyfriend and girlfriend. They remained this way for a whole ten years before Rafael finally popped the question. After 13 years of knowing each other, they finally tied the knot.