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Injured Rafael Nadal knocked out of Australian Open in straight sets

Nadal suffered his worst Grand Slam result in seven years on Wednesday.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2023-01-18 11:04
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Image from Twitter: @ATPTour_ES

Rafael Nadal waves at his supporters as he leaves Melbourne. Photo via Twitter: @ATPTour_ES

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Defending champion Rafa Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open in round two to 65th ranked American Mackenzie McDonald in the tournament’s major upset so far.

Nadal suffered his worst Grand Slam result in seven years on Wednesday.

The top seed waved a lingering farewell to the Rod Laver Arena after is latest Australian Open ended with an injury-induced straight sets defeat.

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The defending champion’s wife, Xisca, was in tears after he appeared to jar himself around the left hip area late in the second set for his second round match against McDonald.

He went off the court for a treatment break but carried on, only to lose 6-4 6-4 7-5 to the former collegiate star from California.

It was a hugely sad way for Nadal to exit the tournament a year after his near miraculous run to the title when he feared his career may have been over because of a chronic foot problem, and there must be serious doubt over whether he will play again at Melbourne Park.

“It was pretty tough to stay mentally engaged but I found a way to just pull it out,” said McDonald.

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“He’s an incredible champion, he’s never going to give up regardless of the situation. I was trying to stay focused on what I was trying to do and he kind of got me out of my rhythm, and I just got through it.”

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The defeat opens the doors for arch-rival Novak Djokovic to draw equal with Nadal’s record 22 Grand Slam wins. The Serb is back at Melbourne after missing last year’s tournament when he was deported.

The last time Nadal fell so early at a Grand Slam was at the Australian Open in 2016, when he departed in the first round.

Source: Mirror, Daily Mail, Eyewitness News, The South African, image from Twitter: @ATPTour_ES

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Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

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