Rafael Nadal's Australian Open defence ends in the second round
Rafael Nadal's defence of his Australian Open title ended in injury and defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald in the second round.
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Rafael Nadal's injury woes at the Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Top seed Rafael Nadal lost his second round match to Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open on Wednesday after suffering an injury.
Auger-Aliassime rallies past Molcan, claims 5-set victory in 2nd round of Australian Open
Two sets into his delayed second-round singles match on Monday night, social media was abuzz with tennis upset alerts.
Ailing defending champion Rafael Nadal bows out of Australian Open
Nadal's elimination shakes up the men's draw and puts a twist in the Grand Slam titles race, with nine-times champion Novak Djokovic able to draw level with the Spaniard's 22 major championships should he take a 10th crown at Melbourne Park.Nadal appeared to suffer a strain in his left hip area while running for a backhand deep in the second set at Rod Laver Arena and after receiving attention from a trainer he took an off-court medical time-out when trailing 6-4, 5-3.
Defending Champion Rafael Nadal Out Of Australian Open, Loses In Straight Sets In Second Round
Defending champion Rafael Nadal out of Australian Open, loses in straight sets in the second round. USA's Mackenzie McDonald advanced to the third round after knocking out Nadal 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.' Nadal, the No. 1 seed in this year's first Grand Slam, as McDonald secured the biggest win of his career. The American played with great poise & precision early on before Nadal's injury changed the tone with which he was playing. Facing the 65th-ranked American Nadal produced his 'worst Grand Slam result in seven years.
Dettori confirmed for Saudi Cup International Jockeys Challenge
RIYADH: Frankie Dettori is among the first group of riders confirmed to compete in the Saudi Cup International Jockeys Challenge at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on 24 February.
Win or boos? Djokovic return splits fans at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic returns to Rod Laver Arena to start his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday (Jan 17) night, but tennis fans at Melbourne Park for the day session were split over the reception he might receive.
Jailed Iranian footballer issues plea to international community
LONDON: Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani has pleaded for help from the international community after being handed a 26-year jail sentence for participating in protests.