Emotions run high for Rafael Nadal as injury decimates Australian Open defence

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American Mackenzie McDonald got the better of the stricken Spaniard with a 6-4 6-4 7-5 second-round victory.

RAFAEL NADAL’S DEFENCE of his Australian Open title ended in injury and defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald in the second round.

A retirement seemed on the cards, with the Spaniard’s wife Maria crying in the stands, but he opted to continue despite limping around the court. Nadal went into a first-round clash with Britain’s Jack Draper having lost six of his previous seven matches and, although he scrapped to a four-set victory, he was some way below his best level.

 

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