Australian Open: Farewell man Lleyton Hewitt feels fortunate to finish at home

New Delhi: Australia's tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt waved goodbye to the game on Thursday in the ongoing Australian Open.

The veteran two-time Grand Slam champion has been a source of inspiration for many players in the tennis fraternity and has also been a hero for the fans. Hewitt lost to Spaniard David Ferrer on Thursday in the 2nd round of men's singles event.

An emotional Hewitt stated that he is fortunate to finish here at home and is fortunate to have a career expanding 20 years.

Hewitt: "I’m so fortunate to have had this opportunity for 20 yrs. I’ve had so much success on this court. I feel fortunate to finish here"

— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2016

The34-year-old also added that he left nothing in the locker room and it is something he can be proud of.

Hewitt: "I left nothing in the locker room, that’s something I can be proud of. I always gave 100%" #HewBeauty pic.twitter.com/ysKAzUuTRi — Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2016

Spaniard David Ferrer paid his tribute to Hewitt and said the night belonged to the Australian.

David Ferrer pays tribute to his "idol" Lleyton Hewitt as he advances to 3rd round https://t.co/wo8ZSXciST — Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2016