Nadal "mentally destroyed" after Australian Open defeat
He had been carrying the injury before the match against Mackenzie McDonald.
Rafael Nadal against Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open
Rafa Nadal, who needed to take a medical timeout at the end of the second set.
Tears as Nadal goes out of the Australian Open
A new injury once more raises questions about his playing future.
Australian Open - Day 3
Melbourne (Australia), 18/01/2023.- Rafael Nadal of Spain attends a press conference after losing his match against Mackenzie McDonald of the USA during the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 18 January 2023. (Tenis, Abierto, España, Estados Unidos) EFE/EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Nadal survives early test, Kyrgios pulls out in Australian Open shock
There were also fears over the fitness of Novak Djokovic.
Australian Open Day 1
Melbourne (Australia), 16/01/2023.- Jack Draper of Great Britain (L) at the net with Rafael Nadal of Spain following their Men'Äôs Singles 1st round match on Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, 16 January 2023. (Tenis, Abierto, Gran Bretaña, España, Reino Unido) EFE/EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Undercooked Nadal targets number 23 at Melbourne Park
"He has a big chance to win the Australian Open."
Rafael Nadal launches electric Mallorca sailing team
Nadal is passionate about the ocean.
Rafa Nadal with his baby boy in Australia.
Rafa Nadal with his baby boy in Australia.
Rafa Nadal’s first photo with his baby
Family spending as much time together despite Nadal's tennis schedule.
The photos that say it all: How Rafa's wife suffers in defeat
"I need battles like this..."
Rafa Nadal upbeat after defeat
But Nadal said there were still positives despite his shaky start to the new season.
Rafa Nadal during the United Cup match against Cameron Norrie
Rafa Nadal during the match against Cameron Norrie.
Nadal tired of questions about retirement
Nadal lost to Cameron Norrie and was asked about retirement.
Heat, housing and a man called Taras: Mallorca in 2022
And tourist overcrowding, inflation, shortages and Rafa Nadal.
Rafa Nadal family to move into new Mallorca home in May
Scenic views over Porto Cristo.
Rafael Nadal
Christmas greetings from Rafa Nadal.
A first family Christmas for Nadal.
A first family Christmas for Nadal.