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Hewitt's Son Cruz Wins First ATP Match
29 Jul
Summary
- Cruz Hewitt, 17, secured his maiden ATP Tour win at Washington Open.
- He won his first-round match against Marcos Giron 6-3, 6-4.
- Hewitt's father, Lleyton, is a former world number one and won this event in 2004.
Seventeen-year-old Cruz Hewitt achieved his first ATP Tour-level victory on Tuesday at the Washington Open, defeating Marcos Giron with a score of 6-3, 6-4. This win marks a remarkable moment in his breakout summer, following his runner-up finish in the Wimbledon boys' final. Cruz is ranked 612th in the world and is a qualifier for this ATP 500 tournament, where his father, Lleyton Hewitt, a former world number one, won the title in 2004.
"It's pretty surreal to win here," Cruz stated, reflecting on the numerous memories associated with the venue from watching his father. He is the youngest player to win a match at the Washington Open since Kei Nishikori in 2007. Cruz credited his father's advice to enjoy the moment and take each point individually. He is now set to face Stefanos Tsitsipas or fellow Australian Alex de Minaur in the next round, expressing excitement at the prospect of playing de Minaur, whom he considers like an older brother.
