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Cruz Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington

Entities: Lleyton Hewitt · Cruz Hewitt · Washington, D.C. · Stefanos Tsitsipas · Zachary Svajda

Overview

Following his runner‑up finish at the Wimbledon boys’ singles in July 2026, 17‑year‑old Australian Cruz Hewitt qualified for the ATP 500 Washington Open, becoming the first Australian teenager to reach a main draw at that level. After a qualifying win over Dusan Lajović, he was drawn against fellow Australian Marcos Giron.

In his main‑draw debut, Hewitt defeated Giron 6‑3, 6‑4 in 74 minutes, securing his first ATP Tour victory and becoming the youngest Washington champion since Kei Nishikori in 2007. The win lifted his ranking from around 612 into the mid‑300s and earned roughly $52,000 and 75 points. He will face the winner of the Alex de Minaur – Stefanos Tsitsipas match in the second round.

The breakthrough adds to his rapid rise from junior success toward the senior circuit, echoing the legacy of his father, former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Cruz Hewitt Wins First ATP Match at Washington Open

    Cruz Hewitt, 17, son of Lleyton Hewitt, captured his first ATP win at the Washington Open, beating Marcos Giron 6‑3 6‑4 and moving into the mid‑300s of the rankings.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Cruz Hewitt close to ATP debut at Washington 500 event

    Australian teen Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton Hewitt, reached the final qualifying round of the Washington ATP 500, one win away from his debut main draw.

  3. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jordan Lee Wins Wimbledon Junior Singles Title and Secures 2027 Wild Card

    Sixteen‑year‑old American Jordan Lee captured the Wimbledon junior singles crown, beating Cruz Hewitt after entering as a qualifier and earning a 2027 wild‑card despite a seven‑month wrist injury.

  4. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Cruz Hewitt runner‑up in Wimbledon junior boys final

    Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton Hewitt, finished runner‑up to Jordan Lee in the Wimbledon junior boys final, marking a notable Australian comeback to the event.

  5. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Jordan Lee claims Wimbledon boys' singles crown over Cruz Hewitt

    American qualifier Jordan Lee, 16, defeated Australian Cruz Hewitt, 17, 4‑6, 6‑4, 7‑5 to win the Wimbledon boys' singles title, becoming the first US champion since 2021 and the second qualifier ever to claim a

  6. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Cruz Hewitt reaches Wimbledon junior semi-finals

    Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, reached the Wimbledon junior semi‑finals after wins over Jamie Mackenzie and Dimitar Kisimov, becoming the first Australian to do so since 2011.

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