Lleyton Hewitt has played the
last singles match of his tennis career, losing to David Ferrer in the
second round of the Australian Open.
Former world number one Hewitt, who won two Grand Slam titles, was beaten 6-2 6-4 6-4 by the Spaniard."I left nothing in the locker room. My whole career I've given 100%," said the 34-year-old Australian.
"I love coming out here and competing. I've been so fortunate to have that opportunity 20 years in a row."
Hewitt, who won 30 singles tour titles, was victorious at the US Open in 2001 and Wimbledon in 2002 and also helped his home country win the Davis Cup twice - in 1999 and 2003.
"Playing for Australia has always been my biggest honour," added Hewitt, in an emotional interview at Rod Laver Arena.
"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."
Despite ending his singles career, Hewitt has at least one more match to play before becoming captain of Australia's Davis Cup team.
He partners countryman Sam Groth against Finland's Henri Kontinen and Australia's John Peers in a second-round men's doubles match on Friday.
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