Topline
Top seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open on Wednesday following a second-round defeat after he appeared to pick up an injury in the middle of the game, ending his pursuit for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.
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American Mackenzie McDonald, ranked 65th in the world, pulled off the upset by beating the clearly hindered Spanish superstar in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.
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