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Alex de Minaur adds Lleyton Hewitt to coaching team for ATP season finale

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Alex de Minaur adds Lleyton Hewitt to coaching team for ATP season finale

Summary

Alex de Minaur has welcomed Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt to his coaching team as he prepares for the final stretch of the 2026 ATP season. Hewitt was first seen in de Minaur's box during his semifinal match at the China Open against Hubert Hurkacz. With Jannik Sinner's withdrawal, de Minaur, currently ranked World No. 9, is in contention for a spot in the ATP Finals. Both players have struggled against Novak Djokovic in their past meetings, holding a combined record of two wins in nine encounters. Hewitt aims to help de Minaur enhance his performance and make a significant end-of-year run.

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•De Minaur is currently ranked World No. 9.
•Hewitt has joined de Minaur's team for the ATP season finale.
•De Minaur is in the race for the ATP Finals after Sinner's withdrawal.
•De Minaur has 11 career titles and is known for his speed and defensive skills.
•Hewitt and de Minaur share a challenging head-to-head record against Djokovic.

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