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Cruz Hewitt Wins First ATP Tour Match at Washington Open
7/29/2026, 1:26:57 PM
Maiden ATP Tour Victory
Seventeen-year-old Australian Cruz Hewitt defeated American qualifier Marcos Giron 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets to claim his first ATP Tour win. The match, played on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., lasted 74 minutes. Giron, ranked No. 80 in the world and a former Australian Open third-roundist, was the highest-ranked opponent Hewitt had faced on tour.
Family Legacy and Tournament Context
The victory came at the Washington Open, the same event his father, former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, won in 2004. Cruz entered the main draw after receiving a wildcard into qualifying and advancing when two opponents retired due to injury. He also replicated his father’s signature “C’mon!” arm-curl celebration after the win.
Ranking Surge and Prize Money
The win propelled Hewitt from outside the top 600 into the mid-360s in the ATP rankings, a jump of more than 260 places in a single week. For reaching the second round, he will earn just under $52,000 in prize money.
Official Comments
He described the experience as “pretty surreal” and noted the added pressure of playing where his father once triumphed, but added that he is handling the spotlight well.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He just always did it and when I was little I've just always seen it,” — Cruz Hewitt, his champion
- “Obviously if I play Alex, that would be a dream to share the court with him,” — Cruz Hewitt, his champion
