Hewitt and Tomic Out of Australian Open Qualifiers

Cruz Hewitt, son of former World No.1 Lleyton Hewitt, failed to qualify for the Australian Open 2025, losing in straight sets to Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili. Despite his loss, the 16-year-old showed promise during the match, drawing support from his father, who was present at the venue. Bernard Tomic, who was once ranked as high as No.17 in the world, also failed to qualify, losing to Jozef Kovalik in a similar straight-sets defeat. Tomic's attempt to return to the main draw of the Australian Open for the first time since 2021 ended in disappointment, continuing his recent struggles on the tennis circuit. Both players' early exits highlight the challenges faced by former top-ranked players and emerging talents in reclaiming or establishing their place in major tournaments.