‘Like my older brother’: Protege Cruz Hewitt to face de Minaur in Washington
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is set to face his protege, 17-year-old Cruz Hewitt, in the second round of the Washington Open. The match follows de Minaur's victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and highlights the close personal bond between the two players.
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The match represents a significant moment in Australian tennis, showcasing the transition between established stars and the next generation of talent.
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Share A A A The present and future of Australian tennis will collide in Washington DC early on Friday when newly married Alex de Minaur and his protege Cruz Hewitt face each other in the second round.
Former world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt’s 17-year-old son made the most of his qualifying wildcard to reach the ATP 500 event’s main draw and then upset 85th-ranked American Marcos Giron to continue his steep rise after reaching the Wimbledon boys’ final last month .
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