• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Rafael Nadal knocked out of Australian Open in shock result following injury-plagued match

Home> Tennis

Published 06:36 18 Jan 2023 GMT

Rafael Nadal knocked out of Australian Open in shock result following injury-plagued match

The legendary athlete ensured he finished out the match in a true showcase of his determination.

Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins

Rafael Nadal has shockingly been knocked out of the Australian Open in a second-round loss to Mackenzie McDonald.

The American looked in serious form against one of the greatest of all time throughout the first and second set.

However, the defending champion looked in serious discomfort after an injury to his hip during the second set saw him leave the court to receive medical attention.

Advert

Commentators and fans online speculated whether the Spaniard would return to finish off the matchup.

Jim Courier said on Channel Nine: “This is terrible. Hopefully it's something that will release for him.

"It was just such a strange reaction. He genuinely looked like he was shocked. He stops and looks like he's in absolute disbelief at what's happened.

Advert

"I just hope it's not the same problem that took him out of Wimbledon last year when he'd won so many matches in a row. He's got problems and they're real."

However, perhaps stubbornly, the legendary athlete ensured he finished out the match in a true showcase of his determination.

The tennis star’s wife could be pictured wiping away tears in the crowd as Rafa kept shaking his head toward his box.


Advert

Nadal was clearly struggling to move as comfortably as he liked in the final set, however, managed to initially take the lead.

Nadal battled to win five games in the third set but ultimately fell short to the American, in straight sets.

It signals a mammoth win for Mackenzie who is currently ranked 48th in the world.

The Spaniard was the defending champion after taking out the 2022 Australian Open.

Advert

The 36-year-old also took home the 2022 French Open.


Featured Image Credit: Stan Sport.

Topics: Australia, Australian Open, Rafael Nadal, Tennis

Jayden Collins
Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins is a Journalist at SPORTbible. He has worked across multiple media platforms in areas such as sport, music, pop culture, entertainment and politics. He is part of the editorial team for LADbible Australia.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

7 days ago
25 days ago
a month ago
  • 7 days ago

    Novak Djokovic abruptly splits from Andy Murray days before French Open as official statement released

    The former rivals have announced that they will no longer be working together in a shock statement.

    Tennis
  • 25 days ago

    Novak Djokovic lashes out in practice session with Andy Murray as cameras pick up shocking comment

    The former rivals were spotted training together ahead of the Madrid Open, Djokovic isn't happy.

    Tennis
  • a month ago

    Serena Williams reveals real reason she avoided Taylor Swift at Super Bowl after spotting 'awful' thing

    Serena Williams was involved in the Super Bowl half-time show.

    Tennis
  • a month ago

    Tennis star apologises for brutal comment she made about French opponent to umpire

    The incident happened in France on Tuesday.

    Tennis
  • Aryna Sabalenka breaks silence on smashing racket following defeat in Australian Open final
  • Rafael Nadal didn't hesitate when settling the GOAT debate between himself and Novak Djokovic
  • Carlos Alcaraz writes touching 10-word message on camera to Jack Draper after star retires from Australian Open match
  • Nick Kyrgios sends 10-word message to Rafael Nadal following his retirement after 'lack of respect' comment