Tennis

Ailing defending champion Rafa Nadal bows out of Australian Open

Djokovic will draw level with the Spaniard’s 22 major championships should he take a 10th crown in Melbourne

Rafael Nadal after losing to Mackenzie McDonald on day three of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Photograph: Getty Images
Rafael Nadal after losing to Mackenzie McDonald on day three of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Photograph: Getty Images
Tumaini Carayol
Wed Jan 18 2023 - 07:05

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