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Cruz Hewitt Reaches Wimbledon Final, Celebrates with Roger Federer’s Twin Daughters
The 17-year-old won his fourth straight match against a seeded opponent and became the first Australian in the final since Alex de Minaur.
- On Friday, Cruz Hewitt advanced to the Wimbledon boys' final after defeating Dutchman Thijs Boogaard 6-4, 6-4 at the All England Club. The 17-year-old's straight-sets victory marks his fourth consecutive win over seeded opposition.
- Nearly a quarter-century after his father, Lleyton Hewitt, won the All England Club title in 2002, Cruz is carving his own path. He aims to make his mark by being "named Wimbledon boys champion."
- Coached by former Davis Cup hero Wayne Arthurs, Hewitt dominated with serves routinely near 200km/h and a powerful forehand. During a tight second set, he absorbed pressure and secured the win with decisive holds.
- Facing American Jordan Lee on Sunday, Cruz looks to cap a dominant week undefeated. He has yet to drop a set at a venue he has frequented since childhood.
- Training with fellow Australian Alex de Minaur, Cruz focuses on professional play's finer details. He credits the mentorship for understanding "It's just the little things" as he matures into an elite prospect.
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Cruz Hewitt reaches Wimbledon final, celebrates with Roger Federer’s twin daughters
Cruz Hewitt stepped out of his famous father’s shadow by reaching the Wimbledon boys’ singles final as Roger Federer’s family congratulated the Australian teenager.. The 17-year-old defeated highly rated Dutch prospect Thijs Boogaard 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to become the first Australian since Alex de Minaur in 2016 to reach the Wimbledon boys’ final. Hewitt has not dropped a set during his remarkable run through the tournament, beating four seeded o…
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