Seventeen-year-old Australian talent Cruz Hewitt has successfully advanced to the Wimbledon boys' singles final. He secured his place in the title decider by beating Dutch competitor Thijs Boogaard in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This achievement carries significant sentimental weight, as it comes exactly 24 years after his father, Lleyton Hewitt, triumphed at the All England Club to claim the men's singles title. Notably, Cruz was born six years after his father's historic championship win.
A Dominant Campaign
Cruz has demonstrated exceptional form throughout the current championships, marking his path to the final with five consecutive victories in straight sets. He has shown remarkable composure on court, being pushed to a tie-break only once during his impressive run. Throughout the tournament, he has been consistently supported from the sidelines by Lleyton. The senior Hewitt is a former world number one who famously defeated David Nalbandian to secure the 2002 Wimbledon trophy.
Looking Toward the Final
Lleyton's illustrious career also includes winning the 2001 US Open and reaching the final of the 2005 Australian Open. For young Cruz, this run follows his senior Grand Slam debut at the 2025 Australian Open, where he entered via a wildcard into the qualifying rounds but exited in the first round. By reaching the final, he has become the first Australian boy to reach the Wimbledon singles final since world number six Alex de Minaur accomplished the feat in 2016. In the upcoming championship match on Sunday, Cruz will face American player Jordan Lee, who earned his spot by defeating Germany's Vincent Reisach 6-3, 6-2.
