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"Destroyed Mentally": Rafael Nadal Reacts To Early Australian Open Exit

Rafael Nadal said he was "destroyed mentally" after slumping out of the Australian Open with a second-round defeat Wednesday in which he struggled badly with a hip injury. But the 36-year-old defending champion said he loved tennis and hopes to keep going, despite his latest injury disappointment. The Spanish great hurt himself stretching for a shot in the second set against American Mackenzie McDonald, and while he battled on, his movement was hampered and he lost 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.

Nadal 'destroyed mentally' after early Australian Open exit

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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.

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.

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"Destroyed Mentally": Rafael Nadal Reacts To Early Australian Open Exit

Nadal 'destroyed mentally' after early Australian Open exit

Rafael Nadal's Australian Open defence ends in the second round

Rafael Nadal's injury woes at the Australian Open

Auger-Aliassime rallies past Molcan, claims 5-set victory in 2nd round of Australian Open

Ailing defending champion Rafael Nadal bows out of Australian Open

Defending Champion Rafael Nadal Out Of Australian Open, Loses In Straight Sets In Second Round

Dettori confirmed for Saudi Cup International Jockeys Challenge