Here's How Australia Said Farewell To Lleyton Hewitt

If only the David Ferrer was a little more Rusty.

Australia's very own tennis wonder boy Lleyton Hewitt announced that he will be hanging up his racket after this year's Australian Open.

Australia's very own tennis wonder boy Lleyton Hewitt announced that he will be hanging up his racket after this year's Australian Open.

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The former World No.1 entered his 20th and final Australian Open unseeded and faced 8th seed David Ferrer in round two.

The former World No.1 entered his 20th and final Australian Open unseeded and faced 8th seed David Ferrer in round two.

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Some fans were lucky enough to watch this momentous event live at Rod Laver Arena.

Some fans were lucky enough to watch this momentous event live at Rod Laver Arena.

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While some parts of the country were on the edge of their seats waiting for their electricity to come back up so they could catch the match on TV.

While some parts of the country were on the edge of their seats waiting for their electricity to come back up so they could catch the match on TV.

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