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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Eleanor Crooks

Rafael Nadal's wife cries in stands as tennis great says he is 'mentally destroyed' after Australian Open exit

Rafael Nadal exited the Australian Open on Wednesday after suffering injury and defeat against American Mackenzie McDonald in the second round.

The tennis great was already in trouble at a set and a break down to the unseeded McDonald when he crouched down in obvious pain clutching his left hip after chasing out wide for a forehand.

Nadal called for the trainer after limping through the rest of the game and headed off court for treatment.

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