Emotional Lleyton Hewitt bids final farewell

Two-time grand slam champion Lleyton Hewitt waved an emotional goodbye after the Australian lost the final singles match of his career to Spain’s David Ferrer.

Hewitt typically fought to the very end in front of a packed crowd in Rod Laver Arena but was unable to beat the classy Ferrer, who won 6-2 6-4 6-4 to reach the third round.

The 34-year-old had made clear his intention to retire at the end of this fortnight’s tournament, his 20th Australian Open, and bring an end to a career that has included winning the US Open in 2001 and Wimbledon in 2002.