Key Takeaways
- Cruz Hewitt, son of former champion Lleyton Hewitt, lost the Wimbledon boys' final to American Jordan Lee.
- Despite disappointment, Cruz remains focused on playing in the men's main draw at the Australian Open.
- The 17-year-old hopes to follow his father’s footsteps and achieve greater success in future tournaments.
Cruz Hewitt, son of former Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt, has set his sights on playing in the men's main draw at the Australian Open after losing the boys' final at Wimbledon to American Jordan Lee. The 17-year-old, who was looking to become the first Australian boys' champion since Luke Saville in 2011, fell short with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 7-5.
In his post-match interview, Cruz expressed his feelings: 'I feel like I played some really good tennis and it was just a great battle today. Jordan played better and deserved to win.' He added that he is feeling very disappointed but proud of his effort to reach the final. 'Obviously I grew up around this tournament and I have seen my dad play here. It’s been a privilege to play here,' he said, emphasizing the significance of the experience.
Despite the setback, Cruz remains determined to achieve greater success in future tournaments. His next goal is to make it into the men's main draw at the Australian Open, where his father won the title in 2002. 'That is the dream (playing in the Australian Open main draw). That is a big goal of mine to have that… I look forward to coming back here (Wimbledon) in the future for the men’s,' he stated.
The young player's aspirations are not just about personal achievement; they also reflect his desire to emulate his father's legacy. Lleyton Hewitt, who won Wimbledon in 2002, has been a significant influence on Cruz throughout his tennis career. 'I have seen my dad play here and it’s been a privilege to be part of this tournament,' Cruz said, highlighting the importance of the experience.
Cruz's journey so far is marked by determination and resilience. His performance in the boys' final was praised for its quality and effort. 'It was just a great battle today,' he reflected, acknowledging Lee’s superior play as the decisive factor in the match. The young Hewitt remains optimistic about his future prospects, believing that his experience at Wimbledon will be invaluable in his pursuit of greater success.
The road ahead is challenging but not insurmountable for Cruz. His father's legacy serves as both a source of inspiration and a benchmark against which he measures his progress. 'That is the dream (playing in the Australian Open main draw). That is a big goal of mine to have that… I look forward to coming back here (Wimbledon) in the future for the men’s,' he reiterated, expressing his commitment to continuing his journey towards greater success.
As Cruz Hewitt prepares for the next phase of his tennis career, his focus remains on achieving his goals and following in his father's footsteps. The Australian Open main draw represents a significant milestone that he is determined to reach. 'That is the dream (playing in the Australian Open main draw). That is a big goal of mine to have that… I look forward to coming back here (Wimbledon) in the future for the men’s,' he concluded, reaffirming his ambition and resolve.
'I feel like I played some really good tennis and it was just a great battle today. Jordan played better and deserved to win.'
Cruz Hewitt, Tennis player
'That is the dream (playing in the Australian Open main draw). That is a big goal of mine to have that… I look forward to coming back here (Wimbledon) in the future for the men’s.'
Cruz Hewitt, Tennis player
