Rafael Nadal, ranked second in the world, was stunned in straight sets at the Australian Open, losing to American Mackenzie McDonald, ranked 65th.
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal was bootedHe suffered the defeatNadal noted,"It's a tough moment. It's a tough day. I can't say that I am not destroyed mentally at this moment, because I would be lying."
Rafael Nadal of Spain acknowledges the crowd after losing the round two singles match against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States during day three of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia.by a trainer on the sideline, then left the court for a medical timeout. Up in the stands, his wife wiped away tears.
Rafael Nadal of Spain serves in the round two singles match against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States during day three of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. This is Nadal’s earliest exit at any Grand Slam tournament since bowing out in the first round in Melbourne in 2016 against No. 45 Fernando Verdasco. That also made Verdasco the lowest-ranked player to defeat NadalMcDonald has never advanced past the fourth round of any major tournament.
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