Lleyton Hewitt has played the last singles match of his tennis career,
losing to David Ferrer 6-2 6-4 6-4 in the second round of the Australian Open.

Former world number one Hewitt, who won two Grand Slam titles hardly fight back the tears said :
"I left nothing in the locker room. My whole career I've given 100%,"
"I love coming out here and competing.
I've been so fortunate to have that opportunity 20 years in a row."
       
"Playing for Australia has always been my biggest honour," added Hewitt in an emotional interview,
"I feel honoured to have had this support and this love from this crowd. It means so much for me.
"I've had so much success in big matches on this court
and I feel fortunate to finish here. It's the perfect place to finish."
                     

       
                            
                            
                            Hewitt waves the last goodbye to the Rod Laver Arena as he leaves the stadium with his children
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