‘Grand slams are the engine to make a living’: Mackenzie McDonald on why players still compete when injured

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American talks life on the professional circuit and those making sacrifices for a pay cheque, often compromising physical and mental welfare For Mackenzie McDonald the players’ ongoing push for greater prize money and welfare contributions from the g…

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