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A former world No. 1 is now working alongside Alex de Minaur in Beijing, with Lleyton Hewitt joining the Australian’s camp for the next few weeks. The

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 3

Alex de Minaur reveals whether Lleyton Hewitt will stay in his coaching box permanently after win in Beijing

Alex de Minaur is currently enjoying something of a hot streak, having translated his strong form from the Laver Cup back into ATP Tour-level events. And, whilst he did suffer a scare earlier today against Quentin Halys, the Aussie navigated these perils well to secure his spot in the China Open quarter-finals.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 20

22x Grand Slam Champion Slams Australian Newspaper Over Tennis Reports: 'Annoys Me'

Being a Davis Cup champion twenty-eight times and producing legends like Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Margaret Court, and Evonne Goolagong has often made Australia one of the standard-bearers in tennis.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Inside Roger Federer’s Daughter Myla’s Dating Rumours With Cruz Hewitt

Roger Federer dominated the headlines this past week at the US Open, first because of the USTA’s tribute celebrating his legacy and then because of his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / August 25

Arthur Fery keeps cool as Cruz Hewitt pushes him to the brink in Winston-Salem

Arthur Fery made a successful debut against tricky opponent Cruz Hewitt, defeating the Australian 6-1, 7-5 in the first round of the ATP 250 Winston-Salem Open.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 30

DC Open ATP Day Four Round-Up | Alex de Minaur seals generational battle with Cruz Hewitt as Ben Shelton survives

Alex de Minaur has ended the run of Cruz Hewitt in the big result of the day, while Ben Shelton escaped against Ugo Humbert on the fourth day of action at the DC Open in Washington.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 30

'It's been an amazing journey to watch him go from a kid where the racket was bigger than he was' - Alex de Minaur recalls first memory of Cruz Hewitt ahead of DC Open showdown

Alex de Minaur has been the shining light of Australia tennis these past few years. The seven-time major quarter-finalist has been the number one talent from his country, but there is a new kid on the block waiting for his chance.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 29

Cruz Hewitt announces himself on ATP Tour as 17-year-old Aussie talent seals DC Open breakthrough win

17-year-old Cruz Hewitt continues to go from strength to strength. The son of two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt has not only debuted on the ATP Tour, but gone on and won his opening match 6-3, 6-4 against Marcos Giron.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / July 29

Cruz Hewitt - son of Lleyton - wins on senior debut

Cruz Hewitt - the 17-year-old son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt – earned his first ATP victory in his main singles draw debut.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 27

Two retirements, one breakthrough: Cruz Hewitt reaches first ATP main draw in Washington

Cruz Hewitt has reached another major milestone in his young career. The 17-year-old Australian secured his place in the main draw of the ATP 500 DC Open after benefiting from a second consecutive retirement during qualifying, earning his first-ever appearance at an ATP Tour event.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 26

Cruz Hewitt one win away from ATP debut as Lleyton Hewitt watches son’s rise in Washington

Cruz Hewitt’s breakthrough week at the ATP 500 DC Open continues. The 17-year-old Australian, son of former world No. 1 and Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt, advanced to the final round of qualifying after a shortened victory over veteran Dusan Lajovic (5-2, Ret.), moving one win away from earning the biggest opportunity of his young career.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 23

Cruz Hewitt given opportunity to play DC Open next week after wildcard into qualifying confirmed

Cruz Hewitt has been rewarded after finally heading towards fulfilling some of the billing he has been given in his career so far in reaching the final of the Wimbledon boys tournament earlier this season.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 12

Cruz Hewitt falls short of Wimbledon dream as Jordan Lee wins junior title

Twenty-four years after his father Lleyton Hewitt conquered Wimbledon, Cruz Hewitt came within one victory of writing another chapter in the family’s history at the All England Club.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 11

The Hewitt name returns to Wimbledon: Cruz reaches junior final 23 years after his father’s title

The Hewitt name could soon celebrate another Wimbledon title. Twenty-three years after Lleyton Hewitt conquered the All England Club and lifted the men’s singles trophy, his son Cruz is now one victory away from creating his own piece of history on the London grass.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 8

Cruz Hewitt continues Lleyton’s Wimbledon legacy with impressive junior run

Nearly 25 years after Lleyton Hewitt lifted the Wimbledon trophy, his son Cruz is creating his own memories at the All England Club. The 17-year-old Australian has become the country’s final remaining singles hope at Wimbledon 2026, reaching the boys’ singles quarter-finals with an impressive run on the grass courts.

Girona FC News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 1

Tennis Legends - Lleyton Hewitt: Patriotic Aussie who became world number one at 20

For a short period in the early 2000s, Lleyton Hewitt threatened to become a dominant force in men's tennis. Triumphs at the US Open and Wimbledon within ten months underpinned a 80-week stint as world number one.

Tennis News / HITC / April 17

No holds barred: Andy Roddick’s honest verdict on Lleyton Hewitt and Juan Martin del Potro

Andy Roddick put together an impressive tennis career, but it’s hard not to think about what he might have accomplished if he hadn’t played during one of the most stacked eras in the sport’s history.

Tennis News / HITC / January 17

Lleyton Hewitt explains why he always struggled to play Roger Federer at the Australian Open

Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer’s rivalry at the top of the ATP Tour was one of the defining narratives of tennis in the 2000s. Federer and Hewitt met 27 times between 1999 and 2014, with Federer leading the head-to-head with 16 victories.

Tennis News / HITC / January 12

Who Lleyton Hewitt called the tennis GOAT out of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Lleyton Hewitt remains one of Australia’s greatest-ever tennis players, having impressed in a stacked generation. He was part of a unique middle ground of tennis stars, forced to compete against the likes of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi, and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Tennis News / HITC / December 15

The tennis player Lleyton Hewitt would sit next to on a 15-hour flight

Lleyton Hewitt will go down as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, having reached the pinnacle of the sport. Australian ace Hewitt is a former world number one, and claimed 30 ATP Tour titles during his fantastic career.

Tennis News / SportsInfo / November 19

Lleyton Hewitt comes out of retirement, teams up with his son, wins 6-1, 6-0

Lleyton Hewitt came out of retirement and teamed up with his son, Cruz Hewitt, at the NSW Open 2025 in Sydney The father and son duo had a great game on

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / November 19

Former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt comes out of retirement to play with 16-year-old son

Former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt came out of retirement to play with his son Cruz at an ATP Challenger event, and the result of that match was absolutely shocking.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 2, 2025

28-Year-Old ATP Pro Suspended From Tennis for 6 Weeks and Fined $10,000 Over Corruption

There is no place for corruption in sports. Major governing bodies strive to curb suspicious activities while implementing a strict approach. The situation is no different in tennis, where the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) makes sure to spot corrupt practices.