Injured defending champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of Australian Open in round two to 65th-ranked American Mackenzie McDonald in a major upset
Top seed Nadal never settled, slumping a set behind before taking a medical timeout when a break down in the second set after hurting himself stretching for a forehand and grimacing in pain.
The Spanish 36-year-old, who was struggling with a hip injury, slumped on Wednesday 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 at Rod Laver Arena. Top seed Nadal never settled, slumping a set behind before taking a medical timeout when a break down in the second set after hurting himself stretching for a forehand and grimacing in pain.His wife Mery was seen in the crowd in tears.
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