Cruz Hewitt

With his father Lleyton watching from the stands, the son-of-a-gun was rewarded for a gritty fightback after being thumped in the first set.

Pat Rafter speaks on Cruz Hewitt’s rise in tennis, and the ‘shocking’ realities of the tennis tour in the modern sport spotlight.

Alex de Minaur has knocked rising teenage Aussie star Cruz Hewitt out of the Washington Open in the second round.

The pair have virtually grown up together, and they are now set to meet for the first time in a professional match.

The son of Lleyton Hewitt, Cruz, has continued taking strides in his tennis career, with the teenager set for a huge rankings jump.

Cruz Hewitt has ticked off a new milestone in his tennis career after being awarded a qualifying wildcard for the Washington Open.

After his loss to American Jordan Lee at Wimbledon, Cruz Hewitt could be eyeing a tournament closer to home for his next tennis ‘goal’.

Cruz Hewitt says he won’t be seeking advice from his father about how to navigate a Wimbledon final, after scoring the biggest win of his career.

Onlookers might be more interested in his family history than his serve, but the truth is the 17-year-old is turning heads at Wimbledon.

Cruz Hewitt has continued his momentum at Wimbledon, blowing his opponent off the court to advance to final four.