Former tennis champion Yannick Noah has just made a surprising announcement: he is about to become father for the sixth timeand this, almost at the same time as he will become a grandfather for the third time. A situation that is at the very least unusual, reported by L’Indépendant.
An unexpected double family happiness
At the respectable age of 64 ansNoah is expecting a child with his partner Malika. “It will be a girl,” he revealed enthusiastically. But the story doesn’t end there: his eldest son Joakim39, and his wife Lais Ribeiro are also expecting a happy event. “My son will have a boy, they will practically be born together, it’s wonderful,” the ex-tennis player rejoiced.
This family coincidence takes on a special dimension as Yannick Noah prepares to take on a new professional role. He will be the captain of the French wheelchair tennis team during the Paris Paralympic Games, which begin on August 28, 2024.
A family that continues to grow
The arrival of these two new members will considerably expand the Noah family:
- Joakim (born in 1985)
- Yelena (born in 1987)
- Ellejah (born in 1996)
- Jenay (born in 1997)
- Joalukas (born in 2004)
Yannick Noah is already the happy grandfather of Leia (born in 2016) and Noeha ZuluThis new birth will therefore be his third grandchild.
A rich and varied life journey
Yannick Noah’s career has been marked by numerous successes, both in sport and in music. Winner of Roland-Garros in 1983he then embarked on a successful musical career with titles such as “Saga Africa”.
His personal life was just as rich. He had children with several partners:
- Cecilia Rodhe (mother of Joakim and Yéléna)
- Heather Stewart-Whyte (mother of Ellejah and Jenaye)
- Isabelle Camus (Joalukas’ mother)
A promising future
This upcoming double birth arouses a lot of emotions in Yannick Noah. “It will be wonderful,” he said, visibly impatient to live this unique experience.
As he prepares to lead the French wheelchair tennis team at the Paralympic Games, Yannick Noah once again demonstrates his ability to balance his personal life and professional commitments. This new stage of his life promises to be as rich and exciting as the previous ones.
Source: The Independent
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2024-08-28 14:14:24