Rafael Nadal Knocked Out of the Australian Open After Suffering Injury

Rafael Nadal Knocked Out , of the Australian Open , After Suffering Injury.

Rafael Nadal Knocked Out , of the Australian Open , After Suffering Injury.

CNN reports that Nadal lost to Mackenzie McDonald 4-6 4-6 5-7 in the second round on Jan.

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CNN reports that Nadal lost to Mackenzie McDonald 4-6 4-6 5-7 in the second round on Jan.

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CNN reports that Nadal lost to Mackenzie McDonald 4-6 4-6 5-7 in the second round on Jan.

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Nadal, 36, was struggling with a hip injury during the match and required treatment in the second set.

Nadal, 36, was struggling with a hip injury during the match and required treatment in the second set.

The loss to McDonald marks Nadal's quickest grand slam exit since the 2016 Australian Open.

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The loss to McDonald marks Nadal's quickest grand slam exit since the 2016 Australian Open.

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I didn’t want to retire [as] the defending champion here.

I didn’t want to leave the court with a retirement, Rafael Nadal, via statement.

It’s better like this at the end.

I lost, nothing to say, congratulate [my] opponent.

That’s the sport at the same time – just try your best until the end, Rafael Nadal, via statement.

McDonald praised Nadal's determination to finish playing.

McDonald praised Nadal's determination to finish playing.

He [Nadal] is an incredible champion.

He’s never going to give up, regardless of the situation, so even closing it out against a top guy like that is always tough, Mackenzie McDonald, via statement.

I was trying to stay so focused on what I was doing.

He kind of got me out of the rhythm with that but I’m happy I kept focusing on myself in the end and got through, Mackenzie McDonald, via statement.

McDonald will now take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the third round.

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McDonald will now take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the third round.

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McDonald will now take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the third round.