The Latest Breaking News from Mackenzie McDonald

Rafael Nadal Shares Message for Fans After Early Australian Open Loss

The 22-time Grand Slam champion suffered a hip injury during the second round upset.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 18, 2023

Analysis: Hard to know what's next for Nadal with hip injury

This is hardly the first time Rafael Nadal’s body has betrayed him

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Where can I watch Australian Open? TV channel, schedule and more

Everything you need to know as the opening grand slam of the season gets underway in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Snapshot from day three of the Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal's shock loss on the back of a hip injury dominated headlines as rain again caused havoc with the schedule on outside courts.

AAP · Jan 18, 2023

Rafael Nadal battles hip injury in Australian Open loss to Mackenzie McDonald

Despite struggling to run or even hit a backhand due to a hip injury, Rafael Nadal says he was determined to finish his second-round match against Mackenzie McDonald.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Rafael Nadal ‘mentally destroyed’ as Australian Open defence ends in injury

The top seed suffered a hip problem during the second set of his 6-4 6-4 7-5 defeat.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Injured Nadal exits Australian Open

MELBOURNE: Rafa Nadal’s Australian Open title defence lays in ruins on Wednesday after an injury-plagued defeat that shook up the men’s draw, even as rain wreaked further scheduling havoc at Melbourne Park on day three.

Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023

Australia prepared for possible Russian cyber-attacks after troops sent to train Ukraine soldiers – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023

Clearly Hampered Nadal Loses in 2nd Round of Australian Open

A clearly hurting Rafael Nadal lost his second-round match at the Australian Open to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday, abruptly ending his title defense and bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. It was not immediately clear what was bothering the 35-year-old Spaniard, but he pulled up…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Australian Open: Injured Rafael Nadal limps out in second round to Mackenzie McDonald

As Rafael Nadal got ready to step off the Rod Laver Arena, he paused for a prolonged goodbye.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023