 The defending champion, Nadal injured his left hip and lost in the second round, abruptly ending his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. MELBOURNE, VIC Rafael Nadal bowed his head during changeovers and rested his elbows on his knees, the very picture of resignation. What already was a poor start to 2023, ... Hampered by bad hip, Rafael Nadal loses at Australian Open... 