Her public appearances are few. She is a discreet, simple woman who always tries to stay away from the media spotlight. However, being the wife of one of the best tennis players in the world is not an easy task, and Mery «Xisca» Perelló ends up becoming the subject of headlines and covers, even though her intention is precisely the opposite.
Nevertheless, those small appearances in the press have been enough to make her a source of inspiration when it comes to style. And indeed, although she does not stand out for wearing particularly original or striking garments, Xisca has earned the title of reference point thanks to her minimalist, natural and real style, with easy-to-copy formulas that many women can relate to.
The best example of this has been her latest guest look, chosen to attend a gala held in Hong Kong. Almost two months after giving birth to her second child, Rafa Nadal’s wife has returned to her professional schedule with a trip to China alongside the tennis star, his mother-in-law Ana María Parera and his sister-in-law Maribel Nadal.
The family attended the the Children’s Ball 2025 gala, a charity event organized to raise funds in support of the Rafa Nadal Foundation projects, which Xisca herself chairs. The formal event required a strict gala dress code: men had to wear tuxedos and women long dresses.
Rafa Nadal and Xisca Perelló at the Children’s Ball 2025 gala.
True to her sober and elegant style, Xisca chose one of those designs that never fails: a long champagne-colored dress made of satin fabric, with a ruched waist, a bateau neckline adorned with a large ruffle, and a flowing skirt that added movement and lightness to the ensemble.
Following one of Queen Letizia’s favorite formulas as well, she opted for a monochrome look, choosing accessories in the same tonal range. She completed the styling with a short-handled gold bag with a glittery finish and minimalist jewelry to match.
Rafa Nadal’s mother wore a black lace dress.
The hairstyle, a ballerina-style bun, revealed delicate and elegant dangling earrings. Although the shoes were not clearly visible in the images, they likely were heeled sandals in a gold or champagne tone.
Makeup was, as usual, natural and luminous, and a discreet burgundy-strapped watch completed the look. An impeccable styling that stood out especially among the guests, many of whom opted for darker tones. In fact, Ana María Parera also looked very elegant in a long black dress with a ruched waist, a V-neckline and lace details on the neckline and sleeves.
Once again, Xisca Perelló demonstrated that less is more always works. There is no need for excess or artifices to achieve an elegant, flattering and stylish look: it is enough to opt for timeless garments, quality fabrics and neutral colors that never go out of fashion.
