Lleyton Hewitt shares hopes for son Cruz: “He’ll easily be taller than me”
Lleyton Hewitt has expressed optimism about his 15-year-old son, Cruz, and his potential in tennis. As a former world No. 1, Hewitt sees promise in Cruz’s development and believes he could become a top player. He also mentioned that Cruz might surpass him in height, which could contribute to his success on the court.
Cruz Hewitt is gearing up for the Australian Open Junior, building on a strong performance earlier this year. He clinched two consecutive ITF junior titles in August and recently achieved his first professional win at an ITF event in Bali, defeating the older Dutch player Thijmen Loof. This success highlights his growing potential as a tennis player.
Lleyton Hewitt expressed excitement about his son Cruz competing in the juniors at the Australian Open, highlighting the unique opportunity of having a Grand Slam in their home country. He noted that Cruz gained valuable experience from his earlier participation and emphasized how special it is for any young player to compete at this level. Hewitt also mentioned that Cruz has been inspired by observing other players who have come through before him.
Lleyton Hewitt is impressed by Cruz’s ability to handle the attention that comes with being a young tennis player. He noted that Cruz doesn’t seem overly focused on it, much like many kids today, and added that he’s comfortable playing on big courts and in front of crowds. Hewitt believes Cruz takes these experiences in stride, which is a valuable trait as he progresses in his tennis career.
