MacKenzie McDonald won his first main-draw match in Majors one year ago in Melbourne. On Monday, one year later, he improves his record to 5-4 in Majors by defeating Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open. To read my detailed post-match analysis of this match on Tennis with an Accent, click here ——> MacKenzie McDonald Solidifies His Place at the Majors

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