The great's Australian Open loss may have a massive consequence! 👀 Arguably his most freakish streak is on the verge of ending. 🤯 9WWOS AusOpen
He could fall further depending on the results of world No.7 Felix Auger Aliassime and No.8 Daniil Medvedev, who are both still alive at Melbourne's grand slam.Yet even if he clings to sixth, Nadal faces the daunting prospect of defending his rankings points at Acapulco, where he was a finalist in February last year, and Indian Wells - a Masters 1000 event - in March, where he was also runner-up in 2022.
"It's hard to put into words, it's actually really hard to believe that he's been in the top 10 for 18 years even with all the injuries that he's had," Dokic said. Dokic added that Nadal's refusal to quit against McDonald was just another demonstration of his "class" and added to his legacy at the Australian Open.
Dokic conceded that Nadal had struggled with injury "since the ab tear in Wimbledon last year" but said "I don't think he's done" and tipped that he would be back for at least one more Australian Open.But if that wish doesn't come true, Dokic said he'd be remembered at the Australian Open for his "tough moments" and "tough finals" as well as his crowning moments in 2009 and 2022 when he lifted the trophy.
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