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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Rafael Nadal to be sidelined for at least six weeks with Australian Open injury

AP

Rafael Nadal is expected to be sidelined for between six and eight weeks with the injury he suffered at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

The Spaniard’s reign as champion at Melbourne Park ended prematurely in the second round with defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald.

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