The 30-year-old American tennis star, Mackenzie McDonald, is known for his resilient, never-give-up attitude on the tennis court. He is recognized for his ability to fight through challenges and maintain focus, even when facing tough opponents or setbacks. McDonald has battled through injuries and setbacks, demonstrating his determination to return to the top level of the sport. For example, he turned pro in 2016 and three years later, McDonald underwent surgery on his hamstring. As a result of that injury, which he suffered during the 2019 French Open, he had to miss the rest of the season and was also dropped outside the Top 100. But…
Mackenzie McDonald returned to the tour in January at the ASB Classic in Auckland. Although he struggled mostly throughout the 2020 season, McDonald made a strong comeback in 2021. Ranked 194th in the world at the start of the season, he finished the year as 55th in the singles ranking. In that same year, he also reached the fourth round of the AO. Currently ranked 95th in the world, McDonald is yet to win a title in his singles career, but time and again, he has managed to make the headlines with some incredible wins. He loves stealing victories, when the expectations are least!
For example, in 2023, Mackenzie McDonald secured one of the biggest victories in her career by defeating Rafael Nadal in the second round of the 2023 AO in straight sets. McDonald loves taking challenges, and recently, he yet again portrayed his incredible grit during his R64 match against his compatriot Brandon Holt in the Winston-Salem Open. He won the match by 6-4,6(2)-7,7-6(2), but during the match, McDonald was seen struggling a bit with his leg and had to take a Medical Time Out (MTO). The physio examined his right leg/knee area. But despite all the pain and challenges, he still managed to bring a favorable result from this epic duel.
Seeing this renowned tennis journalist, Jose Morgado, shared a tweet saying, “Mackie McDonald just won a tennis match one-legged for an hour. Crazy scenes. 15 aces 58 winners 66 unforced errors.”
Mackie McDonald just won a tennis match one legged for an hour. Crazy scenes.
15 aces
58 winners
66 unforced errors
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 18, 2025
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