For the first time since becoming a father in October, Nadal is competing at his maiden Grand Slam
He left home in late December to compete in the United Cup in Sydney before travelling to Melbourne Park
Rafael Nadal admitted he was unsure he could manage without them for a month
as he thanked his wife Mery for accompanying their infant son to Australia on Monday
The Spanish great left home in late December for the United Cup in Sydney before travelling to Melbourne Park
He became a parent for the first time in October and is competing at his first Grand Slam since
The defending champion said being a father had not altered his competitive
feelings or motivation while speaking at the Australian Open, where he won in the first round on Monday