Australian Open 2016: Lleyton Hewitt's career ends

    By Ravi Ubha, CNN

    Updated 1746 GMT (0146 HKT) January 21, 2016

    Lleyton Hewitt bid a fond farewell to the Australian Open crowd as he left the stadium with his family.
    Photos: End of an era for Aussie battler
    Lleyton Hewitt bid a fond farewell to the Australian Open crowd as he left the stadium with his family.
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    The 34-year-old bowed out of the tournament -- and the game -- after losing his second round match against David Ferrer. Hewitt was gallant in defeat and embraced his opponent, congratulating him on his victory.
    Photos: End of an era for Aussie battler
    The 34-year-old bowed out of the tournament -- and the game -- after losing his second round match against David Ferrer. Hewitt was gallant in defeat and embraced his opponent, congratulating him on his victory.
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    The stadium was packed full for the occasion, with Hewitt supporters keen to witness the final foray of a true legend of the game.
    Photos: End of an era for Aussie battler
    The stadium was packed full for the occasion, with Hewitt supporters keen to witness the final foray of a true legend of the game.
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    The trademark fist pump was seen more than once, but Hewitt was ultimately unable to overcome his opponent, losing in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-4.
    Photos: End of an era for Aussie battler
    The trademark fist pump was seen more than once, but Hewitt was ultimately unable to overcome his opponent, losing in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-4.
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    Whatever the result, the home setting made this a fitting exit for the player.
    Photos: End of an era for Aussie battler
    Whatever the result, the home setting made this a fitting exit for the player.
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    Lleyton Hewitt calls time on his tennis career, 20 years after appearing in his first Australian Open.