After 20 years of pounding his way around Rod Laver Arena,Hewitt farewelled his home crowd in an emotional last stand at the Australian OpenSo this is what the terminate looks like. A staggering 20 years on from his first appearance at his home grand slam, Lleyton Hewitt finally farewelled the Australian Open on Thursday night, or defeated in straight sets by Spaniard David Ferrer.
A five set heart-stopper might fill been a more appropriate way for the Australian to exit the scene but there was plenty else fitting approximately it,not only that Hewitt went down to a player of such dogged persistence but that he did so with a chair umpire in his crosshairs. Related: Roger Federer confident he can extend his run in the Australian Open Related: The Australian Open bids farewell to Lleyton Hewitt - in pictures Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com