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Cruz Hewitt Hits Wimbledon Boys Final, First Aussie in Decade

7/11/2026

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Summary

Cruz Hewitt Advances

Cruz Hewitt, 17, beat Dutch 11th seed Thijs Boogaard 6-4, 6-4 on Court 18 to reach the Wimbledon boys’ final.
He is the first Australian in the final since Alex de Minaur ten years ago and has not dropped a set this week.
The 75-minute win set up a Sunday final against 16-year-old American qualifier Jordan Lee, while Lleyton Hewitt cheered courtside and slapped Cruz on the back after the match.

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Cruz Hewitt Qualifies

Cruz Hewitt, coached by Wayne Arthurs and Jaymon Crabb, recorded 29 aces in matches and won 80 % of first-serve points, second-most in the boys’ draw.
He said his pride was keeping mental composure in the semi-final after practicing with his father Lleyton Hewitt, Alex de Minaur and Arthur Fery.
He will meet Jordan Lee, the youngest player from the USA junior Davis Cup-winning team, after qualifying for 2025 Australian Open.

History

Historical Context

After Lleyton Hewitt became the first Australian to lift Wimbledon in 2002 – the nation’s last male singles major winner as of 2025 – his son Cruz, born in 2008, surged through the junior circuit and reached the 2026 Wimbledon final. The appearance echoes his father’s 30-title career and revives Australian hopes on grass.

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Cruz Hewitt Advances

Cruz Hewitt, 17, beat Dutch 11th seed Thijs Boogaard 6-4, 6-4 on Court 18 to reach the Wimbledon boys’ final.
He is the first Australian in the final since Alex de Minaur ten years ago and has not dropped a set this week.
The 75-minute win set up a Sunday final against 16-year-old American qualifier Jordan Lee, while Lleyton Hewitt cheered courtside and slapped Cruz on the back after the match.

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