Europe 1 with AFP 07:47, January 18, 2023
Rafael Nadal, defending champion but victim of hip pain, was eliminated in the second round of the Australian Open by American Mackenzie McDonald (65th) 6-4, 6-4, 7-5, Wednesday in Melbourne.
Rafael Nadal, defending champion but victim of hip pain, was eliminated in the second round of the Australian Open by American Mackenzie McDonald (65th) 6-4, 6-4, 7-5, Wednesday in Melbourne.
In the second set, after a run, the 36-year-old Spaniard suddenly winced as he held his left hip.
The world No.2 refused to give up, but it had become almost impossible for him to move and he only held on as best he could until defeat.
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