Top-Seeded Rafael Nadal Loses at Australian Open After Injury
Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams, lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald, an American who has never cracked the Top 40 in the world rankings.
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With the Australian Open Set to Begin, All Eyes Are on Rafael Nadal
The defending champion, Nadal has lost six of his last seven tour singles matches and is struggling with his timing, confidence and composure. But don’t count him out.
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Down and Out When 2022 Began, Novak Djokovic Is On Top Again. Kind Of.
Djokovic, the Serbian star, missed long stretches of the season because he refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. After winning the ATP Finals, is he the king of tennis again? Maybe.
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Rafael Nadal’s Battle Against Time
Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has played all year like he is running out of time. There is a reason for that, and it’s not hard to miss at the ATP Finals.