CAROLINE Wozniacki broke down in tears and received an Andy Murray-style tribute video as her career ended at the Australian Open.
And the former world No.1 was serenaded with chants of Sweet Caroline by the packed Melbourne Arena crowd.
American tennis star Serena Williams led the tributes as the great Dane hung up her racket in her last professional match.
The 29-year-old said she would retire after losing in Melbourne to pursue other activities in life and maybe start a family with ex-NBA basketball star husband David Lee.
And her tennis journey was brought to a halt as she lost 7-5 3-6 7-5 to Tunisian Ons Jabeur.
Wozniacki, known as one of the nicest players on the tour, received a fluffy Koala Bear toy from Craig Tiley, the Australian Open tournament director.
Fighting back the tears, she said: I hope I dont cry too much. I brought the tissues just in case.
It was only fitting my last match would be a three-setter, a grinder, and that I would finish my career with a forehand error.
Those are the things I have been working on my whole career.
I guess this was just meant to be.
There are so many things. Obviously the achievements I had on the court were amazing. The fans, the feelings you guys give us out here, the support we feel is amazing.
The support I have had my family, especially from my dad, who has coached me all these years.
Those are the special memories that I will always cherish
I will always cherish, the journey to get where we got all together, it has been an a great ride
I really am happy. Im ready for the next chapter, and Im excited for what is to come. You may see me around, not on the court, but off it.
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