Ferrer ends era by sending Hewitt into retirement

About half a dozen players or former players who have spoken to CNN this week about the issue downplayed Monday’s findings, calling for more evidence.

It was not always thus. He also won the Davis Cup. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

It would be another woman who worked her magic on Hewitt. Said Hewitt in his post-match press conference, via ABC.net.au: “I don’t think anyone here would think that I’ve done anything (like) corruption or match-fixing”. Took a risky decision to have radical foot surgery back in February 2012.

Hewitt’s farewell tournament has been soured by allegations of match-fixing within tennis after an investigation carried out by the BBC and Buzzfeed claimed 16 players under suspicion were allowed to continue playing unchecked.

Lleyton Hewitt celebrated his first-round win wearing Yonex shoes.

“I’ve loved every moment of it, the good and the bad, but most of it is good”, the great Swiss said.

The American lost in straight sets to Lukas Rosol in the second round of the Australian Open, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 6-3.

Misty rain has briefly delayed the start of play on outdoor courts at the Australian Open.

Sensing the possibility of one of his characteristic fightbacks, the “Fanatics” whipped the crowd into a frenzy as Hewitt eeked out seven break points in a game that lasted more than 15 minutes. I love coming out here and competing. “There’s always someone that you kind of saw them on film and you’re not really sure about and then you see them in person and you’re like, ‘Wow, this kid is really special”. Enjoy your retirement, it is well deserved.

Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka continued her strong recent run with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Danka Kovinic, while Japanese qualifier Naomi Osaka beat No. 18 Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4.

“You’re trying to soak it up as much as possible out there one last time”. I’m glad to be part of the same era as you.

Hewitt will soon concentrate on blending his country’s young guns, the likes of Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis into a team capable of winning the Davis Cup. “Hopefully you can hang around and keep mentoring us all”. But the biggest triumph of Hewitt’s career won’t be there. “It’s a sad day, because Lleyton is finishing his career. I was getting goosebumps at times”, said the world No. 306.

“All I know is I’d like to do it on my own terms”. He’s an idol for me and an fantastic player. I have a T-shirt he signed for me.

“I’m fortunate: I can play as long as I want to play”. I have it: Is in my house. “I hate playing the guy”, admitted Tomic. Obviously just watching the video and hearing those great players talk about you in that light, it was pretty emotional.

The first blood went to the Spaniard, muting the crowd somewhat, adding to their unease (not to mention some unease of Hewitt’s own as he called for a trainer to give his leg a bit of a deep tissue going-over!) as he rounded out the first set 6-2. “My whole career I’ve given 100 percent”, he said.

Ana Ivanovic was concerned when she heard a loud noise as a spectator fell on some stairs at Rod Laver Arena, an accident that delayed her second-round match for nearly a half hour at the Australian Open.

Hewitt is still alive in the doubles tournament in Melbourne alongside fellow Australian Sam Groth.