We may have seen RafaelNadal play at the AustralianOpen for the last time, the defending champion injured and out in the second round. ausopen 7NEWS
The world No.2 pulled up painfully sore with a hip problem - later confirmed as something he had been managing for a f late in the second set when he already trailed American Mackenzie McDonald 4-6 3-5.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onNadal, the Australian Open’s top seed after his countryman Carlos Alcaraz withdrew due to injury, looked downcast and left the court for treatment as Rod Laver Arena fell silent.
He won the first game after the resumption but shook his head to his significant entourage, staring at the floor at several changeovers thereafter. The 36-year-old brought several family members, including his newborn son, to Melbourne and refused to retire against McDonald in what could prove to be his farewell to the grand slam.Nadal’s wife Mary Perello wiped away tears during the medical timeout, comforted by the tennis star’s relatives.
He battled on but was broken in the 11th game of the third set as McDonald sealed his 6-4 6-4 7-5 victory.If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your
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