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Darren Walton and Murray Wenzel

Hip injury forces Nadal out of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a hip injury. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Rafael Nadal's illustrious tennis career may be over after the living legend was forced out of the Australian Open with a hip injury.

In a devastating blow for fans and officials, Nadal revealed on social media on Sunday night he was flying home to Spain to see his doctor.

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