Rafael Nadal was recently spotted on the tennis court with his son, Rafa Jr., just days after Novak Djokovic shared a hitting session with his son, Stefan, in Greece.Both legends of the game are now fathers of two, showing that while their records may define an era, family remains their greatest victory.

Last week, a video circulating on social media showed the 38-year-old Serb enjoying a hitting session with his son, Stefan, in Greece. The lighthearted moment was filled with smiles and underlined the 11-year-old’s growing passion for tennis, while also showcasing the tennis legend’s hands-on approach to guiding his son on court

Days later, 39-year-old Nadal was spotted on court with his three-year-old son, Junior. The pair were at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, observing the Babolat Cup Masters Final, with Junior seen holding his racket in his right hand.

Djokovic and his wife, Jelena, are parents to two children. Their son, Stefan, was born in 2014, followed by their daughter, Tara, in 2017. The Serb has often spoken about how fatherhood keeps him grounded and provides inspiration beyond life on the tennis court.Nadal and his wife, Maria “Xisca” Perello, are also proud parents of two sons.

Their first child, Rafael Nadal Jr., was born in October 2022, while their second son, Miquel—named in honour of Perello’s late father—arrived in August 2025. After retiring from professional tennis in late 2024, Nadal has shifted his focus toward family life and his academy projects.

Novak Djokovic’s son Stefan cheered for Rafael Nadal at the 2022 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic was unable to defend his Australian Open title in 2022 after being barred from competing due to Australia’s vaccination rules at the time. While the controversy left little for the Djokovic family to celebrate, his son Stefan still showed his love for tennis by cheering for Rafael Nadal during the tournament in Melbourne.

“It was not easy for me to watch the Australian Open final. I was neutral; I did not want to cheer for any of the finalists because I badly wanted to be there myself. Still, my family got involved, as my wife cheered for Daniil, and my son for Rafa, jumping around after every point he won, fist-pumping as he does on the court,” the Serb said (via Tennis World USA).

Nadal faced Daniil Medvedev in the final of the 2022 Australian Open, where he appeared headed for a straight-sets defeat before producing one of the most remarkable comebacks in Grand Slam history.

The Spaniard rallied from two sets down to secure a dramatic 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 victory.Djokovic returned to Melbourne the following year and reclaimed his crown in emphatic fashion, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) to lift the Australian Open title once again.