Rafa Nadal, la légende du tennis, épouse son amour d'enfance devant 350 invités dans un impressionnant bastion de Majorque, lui témoignant de la compassion.

Rafael Nadal has married his childhood sweetheart Maria Francisca Perello in a gorgeous wedding.

The pair married inside Spain’s most expensive property, the Majorcan fortress La Fortaleza.

The tennis icon and his long-time love spared no expense for their nuptials, which took place on Saturday.

Rafael ‘Rafa’ Nadal has married his childhood sweetheart Maria Francisca Perello in a gorgeous wedding. Pic: REX

Rafa, 33, and Maria, 31, have been in a relationship together since 2005.

They married in front of 350 guests at La Fortaleza, built in 1628 to defend Majorca against invaders.

Rafael Nadal has his wedding in front of 350 guests at La Fortaleza, built in 628 to defend Majorca against invaders. Pic: EPA

The bride — also known as Xisca — is believed to have worn a stunning long-sleeved gown designed by internationally acclaimed bridal wear designer Rosa Clará.

According to the Rosa Clará website, Maria’s gown had a jewel neckline, and was made of beautiful Art Deco-inspired French lace with delicate patterning, flower motifs and microbeading on the hand-embroidered fabric.

Some of the guests at the wedding of Rafael Nadal are said to have included Juan Carlos I, the king of Spain from 1975 to 2014, and tennis player Feliciano López. Pic: EPA

Some of the guests are said to have included Juan Carlos I, the king of Spain from 1975 to 2014, and tennis player Feliciano López.

Michelin-star chef, Quique Dacosta, was reportedly in charge of catering.