Tennis legend Rafael Nadal and his wife Mery Perello have welcomed their first child, according to reports. The famously private pair have not shared any details, including whether recently retired mate Roger Federer – who has 2 sets of twins – is on tap for advice…

A highly anticipated equine birth happened on Saturday as Winx delivered a “healthy” filly foal. After losing her first foal in 2020, her owners and stud managers say they are delighted. Winx was bought as a youngster for $230,000, and her offspring are set to be sold for more than $1 million.

And departing Formula 1 – for now – is Aussie driver Daniel Ricciardo. Since he was dumped by McLaren in August for Aussie newcomer Oscar Piastri, he’s been unable to secure a seat with his preferred teams. “I think it’s now just trying to set up for ’24,” he said yesterday. He finished 11th in yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix – just out of the points again – as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his 2nd consecutive world drivers’ championship.