The perks of being the #1 tennis player in the world ...
With just days until he's scheduled to hold court at the BNP Paribas Open in California, Rafael Nadal was chillin' in Mexico with his hot girlfrend Maria Xisca Perello.
The two were seen kayaking together on Tuesday -- the tournament begins on Thursday ... though Rafa has a first round bye since he's a #1 seed.
It pays to be a winner -- more time to spend on the beach.
Eric in L.A.
He looks so exited to be with her! Plus he looks so goofy.
BerbaGirl
Is it just me or does he seem out of shape? I seem to remember him being much more toned, but here he looks a little dumpy, at least compared to other pics of him.
leslie
YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! You can't get much lower than the title of this article. How did this pass any kind of edit?
pat
Give the guy a rest. Hopefully he has been resting and eating well during his recovery from the injury he had. He and his GF have been together for several years, since 2005 or 06.
john
Raffa is a " bad dude" # 1 in the world a long time. a classy guy, who can have all the chicks he wants, but he's true blue.