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Cruz Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington
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Cruz Hewitt makes wins first ATP debut match in Washington
Following his runner‑up finish at the Wimbledon boys’ singles in July 2026, 17‑year‑old Australian Cruz Hewitt continued his rapid ascent. After reaching the final round of qualifying at qualified for the ATP 500 Washington DC Open and advancing past Dusan Lajović, Hewitt faced top seed Zachary Svajda. He secured the qualifying spot, Open, becoming the first Australian teenager to enter the reach a main draw of an ATP 500 event. In the main‑draw debut, Hewitt will open at that level. After a qualifying win over Dusan Lajović, he was drawn against fellow Australian Marcos Giron. The victory lifts 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 by nearly 100 places, bringing him close to from around 612 into the top 500, mid‑300s and earns him $27,000 earned roughly $52,000 and 75 points. He will face the winner of the Alex de Minaur – Stefanos Tsitsipas match in prize money. the second round. The breakthrough marks a significant step toward transitioning adds to his rapid rise from junior success to toward the senior tour, circuit, echoing the legacy of his father father, former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt’s legacy. Hewitt.
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