Australian Open 2023 Watch, Australian Open: Rafael Nadal after exit – ‘I didn't want to retire as defending champion’ Despite a hip injury, Rafael Nadal stayed on to play out the three-set loss to Mackenzie McDonald in the second round. Scroll Staff Jan 19, 2023 · 10:51 am Rafael Nadal exits the Rod Laver Arena after losing in the second round | MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP Play We welcome your comments at letters@scroll.in. Australian Open Rafael Nadal Mackenzie McDonald Tennis Grand Slam