Today 18/1, Australia expanded 2023 into the third day of competition. Accordingly, the players are entering the competition in the second round of men's and women's singles.
The focus of today's competition is the competition between Rafael Nadal and Mackenzie McDonald. Surprise happened when the No. 1 seed received failed quickly after 3 sets. The set ratios are 4-6, 4-6, 5-7 respectively. This result also officially turned the King of the ground into the former king.
This match, Nadal was injured in Set 2. He had to rely on the care of the medical team after set 2 ending. After the match, he shared his injury situation.
“McDonald had a good game.
It was tired to talk about injury, I understood that. I lost the battle, but tried to fight until the last minute. Sometimes, things are hard to accept. However, this is a very difficult time. I have to accept and continue. ”
Besides, Nadal also admitted that he thought about withdrawing early when he had hip pain. However, the King of the ground still tried to play until the end of the match.
“I thought about withdrawing. I couldn't launch my left or running shots. However, I still wanted to end this match.
I don't ask if my team should withdraw. I mature enough to make my decision. I do not want to withdraw as the defending champion. I tried my best to the end, “Rafa said.
With Nadal eliminated early, Novak Djokovic is the No. 1 candidate for the championship. Tomorrow, the Serbian player will enter the second round.
