On Thursday, Australians Alex de Minaur and Cruz Hewitt shared a memorable moment on the tennis court. Cruz, the 17-year-old son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, had the opportunity to face the event’s defending champion. This match had an added layer of significance as de Minaur, also an Aussie, acted as a mentor to the young player.
Fans watched as de Minaur and Hewitt met at the net after their match. De Minaur expressed his sentiments about the young Hewitt, saying, “He’s always been a great kid.” His words reflected the respect and camaraderie shared between them.
De Minaur admitted he didn’t expect this match against Cruz to happen so soon. He thought he would have a bit more time to adjust to the prospect of playing against the young talent. Despite the surprise, the matchup provided a unique opportunity for both players to showcase their skills and for de Minaur to pass some of his experience on to the rising star.
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