Cruz Hewitt Claims First Australian Open Match Win

Cruz Hewitt, the 16-year-old son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, celebrated his first victory at the Australian Open by defeating South Korea's MooBeen Kim 6-3, 6-3 in the junior boys' singles. Playing on Court 3, Cruz showcased impressive stats, including five aces and 14 winners, while maintaining control throughout the match. His parents, Lleyton and Bec, supported him from the stands, with Lleyton visibly animated during the match. Following his win, Cruz emulated a popular celebration from rising star Ben Shelton, engaging the crowd and signing autographs afterward. He is set to face Czech No. 1 seed Jan Kumstat in the round of 32, continuing his promising run in the tournament. Despite earlier losing in the senior qualifiers to Nikoloz Basilashvili, Cruz's performance has garnered attention and admiration as he follows in his father's footsteps.