Disaster for Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open: Defending Champ Out!

Rafael Nadal, the defending champion and top seed, was shockingly defeated by 65th-ranked American Mackenzie McDonald in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, the worst Grand Slam outcome they have experienced in the last seven years.

Rafael Nadal: Last AO Match Stats

After battling a potential hip injury, the 36-year-old Spanish player was defeated 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 while playing under a closed roof on Rod Laver Arena.

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Always a pleasure, @RafaelNadal 🫶#AusOpen • #AO2023pic.twitter.com/CdnOMzYDK0

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2023

The cameras captured the sad reaction of fans at stadium;

👀😢 TEAM @RafaelNadal reacts to (possible HIP) injury scare

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