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Hewitt Backs Son Amid Criticism Over Wildcard Entry

1/14/2025

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Lleyton Hewitt stood by his son Cruz, 16, amid harsh social media criticism following Cruz's early exit from the Australian Open qualifiers. Detractors alleged nepotism in his wildcard entry, but tennis legend Todd Woodbridge praised Cruz's undeniable talent. Currently ranked 1264, Cruz aims to shine in the junior draw at the 2025 Open.

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Lleyton Hewitt stood by his son Cruz, 16, amid harsh social media criticism following Cruz's early exit from the Australian Open qualifiers. Detractors alleged nepotism in his wildcard entry, but tennis legend Todd Woodbridge praised Cruz's undeniable talent. Currently ranked 1264, Cruz aims to shine in the junior draw at the 2025 Open.