Cruz Hewitt becomes first Australian since Alex de Minaur to reach Wimbledon boys' final
Cruz Hewitt, son of tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, has reached the Wimbledon boys' final after a straight-sets victory over Thijs Boogaard. He is the first Australian to reach this stage of the tournament since Alex de Minaur in 2014.
Why it matters
The achievement marks a significant milestone for a young athlete carrying a famous sporting name, drawing attention to the next generation of Australian tennis talent.
Cruz Hewitt has powered into the Wimbledon boys final courtesy of another straight-sets victory. ( Getty Images: Matthias Hangst )
Cruz Hewitt has become the first Australian since Alex de Minaur to qualify for the Wimbledon boys' final.
Hewitt downed No.11 seed Thijs Boogaard 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinal. He is yet to drop a set in the tournament.
Hewitt will take on 16-year-old American qualifier Jordan Lee in the final on Sunday night (AEST).
Link copied Share Share article Cruz Hewitt has roared into the Wimbledon boys' final — nearly a quarter-of-a-century since his father Lleyton won the senior title.
Davis Cup captain Lleyton was at courtside to cajole and cheer on his 17-year-old son, who earned one of the most impressive victories of his fledgling career in the boys' tournament.
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